Posts By: Michael Martino
Natashya Falcone (ChemE PhD), a recent ChemE PhD graduate, specializes in peptide-based hydrogel materials with diverse applications. Her research delved into stimuli-responsive properties, such as pH and temperature sensitivity, along with their biocompatibility. Notably, she explored hydrogels for enzyme support,…
John Lo (ChemE 9T1 + PEY) began his career in the energy sector after graduating from ChemE before transitioning to focus on sustainability. He recently founded the Asia Carbon Institute (ACI), a non-profit organization that focuses on certifying and registering…
Professor Mohamad Moosavi (ChemE) is harnessing the power of AI to accelerate the discovery of new materials to combat climate change. New funding from the Joint EMHSeed and XSeed Funding Program will help him expand his research on the application of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)…
Dear ChemE students, faculty, and staff: As the Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, I would like to welcome you all to the start of another exciting academic year. This is a particularly exciting time of…
Lamya Ezzeldin (ChemE 1T5) applies the methodical approach to problem solving she learned while pursuing her Chemical Engineering degree at U of T to her current role in product management at startup GoBolt, a sustainable, tech-forward fulfillment and last mile…
The demand for rare earth elements (REEs), a group of 17 elements including scandium, yttrium, and lanthanides, has skyrocketed due to their vital role in cutting-edge technologies like wind turbines and electric vehicles. Addressing the pressing need for sustainable and…
A new autonomous lab being built in the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy will help to design and optimize formulations that will improve bioavailability, stability and efficacy of a variety of drugs, according to a recent article…
Caitlin Maikawa (ChemE 1T6) recently joined the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto as an assistant professor. After studying at U of T’s Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Maikawa went on to complete her PhD…
Professor Gisele Azimi has been featured in a recent Tech Explorist article regarding her work on developing a method to extract precious metals from electronic waste: Electronic waste (e-waste) is considered the fastest-growing waste stream in the developed world. It…
Dear faculty, staff, and students, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Charles Jia as the Interim Associate Chair, Graduate Studies from July 17, 2023 to June 30, 2024, while continuing to hold his position as the…
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