Alumni News

Why some first-year students keep their options open with TrackOne

By Jennifer Hsu | August 18, 2022 | Comments Off on Why some first-year students keep their options open with TrackOne

Alumnus Albert Huynh (ChemE 1T2 + PEY) enrolled in TrackOne because he loves to collect input and information before making big decisions. “Having the option to delay the choice to pick a […]

Teaching legacy of the two Bills

By Jennifer Hsu | June 14, 2022 | Comments Off on Teaching legacy of the two Bills

The very first issue of Interfaces* back in Spring 2003, ran a story about the “two Bills,” Bill Graydon (ChemE 4T2, MASc 4T5) and Bill Burgess (ChemE 3T9). The story […]

Two ChemE members inducted as Fellows into CAE

By Jennifer Hsu | June 13, 2022 | Comments Off on Two ChemE members inducted as Fellows into CAE

On June 13, the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) announced 47 new Fellows, six new International Fellows and one Honorary Fellow. Among the group are ChemE community members Ted Mao […]

Alumna creating new & innovative 3D prints using glass flakes

By Jennifer Hsu | May 26, 2022 | Comments Off on Alumna creating new & innovative 3D prints using glass flakes

Umema Khan (ChemE MASc 2021), a Materials Print Engineer at Markforged, applies the knowledge she’s gained during her grad studies to continue to create new and innovative 3D printing material […]

Jeanette Southwood receives prestigious citizenship award

By Jennifer Hsu | May 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Jeanette Southwood receives prestigious citizenship award

A ChemE alumna has been honoured by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) with an Ontario Professional Engineers Award. Jeanette Southwood (ChemE 8T6, MASc 8T8) […]

Professor Levente Diosady Receives U of T President’s Impact Award

By Jennifer Hsu | April 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Professor Levente Diosady Receives U of T President’s Impact Award

Professor Levente Diosady (ChemE) is among this year’s recipients of the University of Toronto President’s Impact Award which recognizes faculty members whose research has made a significant impact outside of […]

The donor who keeps on giving: ChemE alum made his first gift in 1983 and has no plans to stop

By Jennifer Hsu | February 25, 2022 | Comments Off on The donor who keeps on giving: ChemE alum made his first gift in 1983 and has no plans to stop

ChemE alum, Don Riddle (ChemE 7T8), has been donating since 1983 and is continuing to support future generations of engineering students with the same incredible opportunities he had as a […]

Professor Ning Yan Elected a Fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science

By Jennifer Hsu | January 26, 2022 | Comments Off on Professor Ning Yan Elected a Fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science

With her scientific achievements and research contribution to the field of wood science, Professor Ning Yan has been elected a Fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science (IAWS: the Academy). […]

Alumnus Constantine Karayannopoulos featured in Toronto Star

By Jennifer Hsu | January 20, 2022 | Comments Off on Alumnus Constantine Karayannopoulos featured in Toronto Star

Constantine Karayannopoulos (ChemE 8T3, MASc 8T8), CEO of NEO Performance Materials, spoke with Connexion host Howard Green about the importance and preservation of 17 elements called rare earths. NEO Performance […]

Professor Honghi Tran inducted to Pulp & Paper Canada’s Hall of Fame

By Jennifer Hsu | January 20, 2022 | Comments Off on Professor Honghi Tran inducted to Pulp & Paper Canada’s Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Professor Honghi Tran, one of the winners of Pulp & Paper Canada’s inaugural Hall of Fame. As Professor emeritus and Director of the Pulp & Paper Centre at the […]