Posts Categorized: Alumni News
Last week, on Friday, March 21, the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry welcomed alumni, donors, sponsors, students, and faculty to the Inaugural ChemEng Soirée at the Myhal Centre. The evening was a vibrant celebration of our community’s achievements…
When Aldrich Ngan began his PhD journey at the University of Toronto, little did he know that a so-called “negative control” experiment would lead to a breakthrough in environmental engineering. Now, as an Environmental Scientist and Engineer-in-Training with Teck Resources…
Robert West (ChemE 8T1) has had a distinguished career in the insurance and risk management industry, marked by significant roles across several prominent organizations. While earning his degree in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry from the University of Toronto, he…
Audrey Mascarenhas (ChemE 8T2), a distinguished figure in the energy and environmental sectors, has dedicated over four decades to advancing clean air technologies and innovative energy solutions. Her career, marked by leadership and technical expertise, underscores her commitment to sustainable…
From the intricacies of water treatment to the dynamic world of banking analytics, Nikki Gan (ChemE 0T3) has navigated a career path marked by versatility and impactful contributions across different sectors. Gan commenced her professional journey as a Technical Trainee…
Each year, U of T Engineering complies a list of graduates nominated by their departments for demonstrating exceptional dedication and promise during their tenure as students. This year’s list of 14 grads includes two from ChemE: Erin Ng (ChemE 2T3 +…
Bo Zhang (ChemE 1T4 + PEY) graduated from ChemE in 2014 before pursuing his Ph.D. at Oxford University. Pairing his interest in human biology with the analytical and problem-solving skills acquired through his engineering education, Zhang has had a successful career…
Jeffrey Michael Karp (ChemE PhD 0T4) completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a collaborative specialization in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto in 2004. He is currently a professor at Harvard University, and holds appointments at Brigham and Women’s…
Natural ingredients may seem better for the planet, but that’s not always the case. Consider rose oil. It takes thousands of kilograms of rose petals to extract a single kilogram of the popular fragrance ingredient. “If a multinational cosmetics or…
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,…
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