The Municipality of Jasper says that the air quality of the town is safe for residents, but some homeowners are worried that contaminants like heavy metals may have seeped into their homes during the wildfire. Patricia Urie returned to her Jasper home on the first day residents could return, but didn’t stay long. “We went in […]
Second-year ChemE student Angela Ye (ChemE 2T6) has been awarded one of two C.D. Howe Endowment Fund National Engineering Scholarships, which are bestowed annually to undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor of engineering program in a Canadian university. The scholarships, valued at $7,500 Canadian per year, are awarded based on criteria such as academic performance, […]
On August 16th, the U of T chapter of the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) held a Summer Research Symposium showcasing the work of ChemE students engaged in summer research. Attracting over a dozen participants, the symposium gave each student the opportunity to present their research in an eight-minute pitch to a distinguished panel […]
Growing up as a science-track secondary student in Nigeria’s coastal city of Lagos, Olanrewaju Adetunji (ChemE PhD student) found himself inspired by the natural world and the complex processes that sustain life. “One lesson that stood out to me was about cellular respiration and photosynthesis, including understanding how plants convert sunlight into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), […]
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 began his professional journey as a Loss Prevention Specialist at Factory Mutual Engineering Association from […]
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 practices and efficiency in the industry. Mascarenhas’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s Degree in […]
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 at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant for the City of Toronto in 2013. Here, […]
Three professors from U of T’s Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry – Edgar Acosta, Gisele Azimi, and Frank Gu – have been named recipients of the 2023-24 Connaught Innovation Award, recognizing and supporting their groundbreaking contributions to innovative technologies that have meaningful social utility and impact. The Connaught Innovation Award provides crucial seed […]
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 + PEY) and Yuxin (Sindy) Zhang (ChemE MEng 2T4). The following was taken directly from Grads to Watch […]
Badr Abbas (ChemE 2T4 + PEY) is a driven Chemical Engineering student on a mission to tackle climate change. He’s contributed extensively to the ChemE community through roles as a teaching assistant, F!rosh Week volunteer, Chembook co-producer, and as a founding member of the Academic Success & Support Committee within Chem Club. In his PEY […]
ChemE’s 2024 Student Life Catalyst Award winners were recognized at this year’s convocation reception. The Student Life Catalyst Awards recognize deserving undergraduate and graduate students for their significant contributions to the ChemE student-life experience. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Tristyn Alexander Haghgoo (ChemE 2T3 + PEY) Tristyn has demonstrated leadership throughout his undergraduate career […]
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 in the life sciences industry. He recently moved back to Toronto and currently works at […]
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 Hospital and MIT. Dr. Karp’s path to success was far from easy: diagnosed with learning […]
University Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, BME) has been named the inaugural Pamela and Paul Austin Chair in Precision and Regenerative Medicine. The chair, situated within the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, was created in November 2023 via a gift from the The P. Austin Family Foundation. It will strengthen and expand research on personalized approaches to […]
The MEng Project of the Year award, which began last year and honours two MEng students for outstanding achievement in their MEng project, has been awarded to Hao Yang Xu and Long Ye for the 2023-24 academic year. Xu’s project – Evaluation of Sampling Techniques and Their Impact on Key Performance Indicators in Machine Learning […]
At the recent Probiota Americas conference in Salt Lake City, Erica Di Pede (ChemE PhD candidate) claimed the Scientific Frontiers Student Award for her work on the functionality and efficacy of a novel mannan-oligsaccharide (MOS) prebiotic. Di Pede’s project involves the application of MOSs from coconut, investigating their functionality as prebiotics to support health. She […]
U of T Engineering researchers have designed a new way to recycle steel that has the potential to decarbonize a range of manufacturing industries and usher in a circular steel economy. The method is outlined in a new paper published in Resources, Conservation & Recycling and co-authored by Jaesuk (Jay) Paeng (ChemE PhD candidate), William Judge (MSE PhD 2T1) and Professor Gisele Azimi (ChemE, […]
Professor Grant Allen (ChemE) has been selected as the 2024 R.S. Jane Memorial Award recipient. The R. S. Jane Memorial Award is presented to a person who, while residing in Canada, has made an exceptional achievement to the field of chemical engineering or industrial chemistry. Professor Allen is the Frank Dottori Chair in Pulp and […]
Professor Jennifer Farmer (ChemE) has been chosen as the 2024 recipient of the Wighton Fellowship. Awarded by the Sandford Fleming Foundation to just one recipient nationwide each year, the fellowship recognizes excellence in the development and teaching of laboratory-based courses in undergraduate engineering programs. Farmer, who joined ChemE in 2016, is a teaching-stream faculty member who received […]
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 consumer goods company said tomorrow, ‘We’re not going to use any artificial rose oil,’ we […]
Adrianna Noble (ChemE 2T2), a student in the full-time MBA program at UofT’s Rotman School of Management, was included on the Poets&Quants 2024 annual list of the “Best & Brightest MBAs”. The list, which honours 100 of the world’s leading students from the Class of 2024, was compiled by Poets&Quants after they considered nominations from […]
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering will launch a new electric vehicle design certificate for undergraduate students this fall. The program aims to prepare the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) engineers for professional and research opportunities in the growing industry. “EVs have tremendous potential to improve local and global climates, which fits […]
Molly Shoichet (ChemE) is leading a $19 million project aimed at accelerating bio-manufacturing training. Her initiative, which involves collaboration with over 20 industry partners, focuses on providing young scientists with the necessary experience to swiftly enter the bio-manufacturing field, thereby bolstering Canada’s capacity to respond to future pandemics. Read the full Globe and Mail news article […]
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, stem cell matrices, and controlled drug delivery systems. Her work garnered prestigious awards like NSERC-CGS-D […]
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 carbon credits, particularly in technology-based and urban projects. His shift from energy to sustainability was […]
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 year for me as I get to see and meet so many fresh new faces, […]
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 delivery logistics provider. After graduating from ChemEng and securing a job at Procter & Gamble […]
Opening the door to new ways of studying gene editing proteins and potential biomedical applications like improved diagnostic technologies, Professor Nicole Weckman (ISTEP, ChemE) has co-authored a new study entitled, Sensing the DNA-mismatch tolerance of catalytically inactive Cas9 via barcoded DNA nanostructures in solid-state nanopores. The research, now published in the prestigious Nature Biomedical Engineering, sheds […]
Researchers at U of T Engineering’s Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice (ISTEP), and its Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (Troost ILead), have produced a series of award-winning research publications focused on the intersections between leadership, ethics and equity in engineering education. The team includes Professors Cindy Rottmann (ISTEP, ChemE) and Emily Moore (ISTEP, […]
In a collaborative effort between Professor Kevin Golovin’s DREAM Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering and Professor Ning Yan’s group from the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, a groundbreaking study will be published in the October 2023 issue of Nano Energy. The research team has developed a nature-inspired surface capable […]