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This spring, the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry marks the retirement of two exceptional colleagues whose contributions have helped shape our community: Professors Michael Sefton and Roger Newman. Professor Michael Sefton An alumnus of our department, Professor Michael…
Students from the Food Engineering research group recently participated in the Canadian Food Engineering Conference (CFEC), held April 24–25, 2025, at the University of Guelph. The event brought together researchers, professionals, and students to discuss current challenges and emerging technologies…
Gregor leads the MicroChemEco Lab, with a goal to engineer microbial communities for applications in health, sustainability and industry Professor Rachel Gregor joined the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) in March 2025. She leads the MicroChemEco Lab, which sits…
Chair endowed by the estate of Robert Korthals (ChemE 5T5) will support collaborative research and help build a strong Canadian bio-economy Professor Emma Master (ChemE) has been named the inaugural Robert Korthals Chair in Sustainability. The new chair was made possible…
We are thrilled to share that Professor Emeritus Levente Diosady has been named the 2025 recipient of the Nicolas Appert Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). This distinguished award recognizes individuals who have made significant…
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…
On March 9, 2025, the University of Toronto Chemical Vehicle (UTCV) team demonstrated outstanding skill and innovation at the AIChE Eckhardt Northeast Student Regional Conference hosted by the University of Rhode Island. The team achieved remarkable success by securing 2nd…
On March 4, the University of Toronto welcomed a group of 25 enthusiastic Grade 5 and 6 students from North Bendale Junior Public School, based in Scarborough, for an immersive learning experience focused on water sustainability and engineering. The event…
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…
The University of Toronto mourns the loss of Professor W.H. (Bill) Burgess, a beloved member of our community and a distinguished educator in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry. Burgess passed on January 5, 2025. Born in Boston,…
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