Alumni News

ChemE celebrates the graduation of 129 students

By Jennifer Hsu | June 20, 2023 | Comments Off on ChemE celebrates the graduation of 129 students

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) at the University of Toronto is delighted to congratulate the exceptional group of 92 undergraduate students and 37 graduate students who […]

2023 grads to watch!

By Jennifer Hsu | June 15, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 grads to watch!

With U of T Engineering’s convocation ceremonies on June 20, 2023, our students mark the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Having enriched the U of T […]

Catching up with Sami Khan

By Jennifer Hsu | May 25, 2023 | Comments Off on Catching up with Sami Khan

Sami Khan (ChemE 1T1+PEY), an Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University, discovered his passion for chemical engineering at an early age. Through this […]

Fueling success: Ron Brenneman’s legacy in the oil and gas industry

By Jennifer Hsu | May 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Fueling success: Ron Brenneman’s legacy in the oil and gas industry

Ron Brenneman, who graduated from the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) at the University of Toronto in 1968, is a highly accomplished business executive and industry leader […]

CHAR signs MOU with First Nations co-op to build RNG and biocarbon facility

By Jennifer Hsu | May 3, 2023 | Comments Off on CHAR signs MOU with First Nations co-op to build RNG and biocarbon facility

For Andrew White (ChemE 0T8, MASc 1T0), there’s nothing cooler than being an entrepreneur – unless it’s being a cutting-edge, green entrepreneur. Andrew’s startup, CHAR Technologies Ltd. – based on […]

Toronto comics shop’s popularity is about more than just superheroes

By Jennifer Hsu | May 3, 2023 | Comments Off on Toronto comics shop’s popularity is about more than just superheroes

Peter Birkemoe (ChemE 9T6), an alum from the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) at the University of Toronto, is now the proud owner of one of the […]

Breaking barriers: Peggy Simons, a role model for women in engineering

By Jennifer Hsu | April 26, 2023 | Comments Off on Breaking barriers: Peggy Simons, a role model for women in engineering

Back in the mid-1960s, Margaret (Peggy) Simons (ChemE 6T8) was the only female ChemE student in her class. However, the number of female engineering students was actually beginning to increase […]

Alumni making their mark: Ruknoon Dinder

By Jennifer Hsu | April 24, 2023 | Comments Off on Alumni making their mark: Ruknoon Dinder

Ruknoon Dinder (ChemE 2T1 + PEY) is a young alumnus from the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry who has graciously taken the time to reflect on his experiences […]

Alumni making their mark: Carlos Fiel

By Jennifer Hsu | March 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Alumni making their mark: Carlos Fiel

Inkbox, a Toronto-based startup, is redefining the world of tattoos by providing people with a new avenue to display their individuality and creativity. The company’s plant-based, cruelty-free For Now Ink™ […]

Alumnae to receive U of T honorary degree

By Jennifer Hsu | February 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Alumnae to receive U of T honorary degree

Claire Kennedy (ChemE 8T9) is among of group of 14 esteemed leaders in their fields who will receive an honorary degree from U of T this year. Claire is recognized […]