News & Updates

Graduate Profile: Yuhang Huang

January 29, 2026

When Yuhang Huang (ChemE 2T5) began his PhD in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto, he was eager to explore how materials at […]

CEGSA Organizes Industry Visit to McMaster Nuclear Research Reactor

January 29, 2026

On January 27, 2026, graduate students from the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry visited the McMaster University Nuclear Research Reactor as part of an industry tour designed to […]

Rohit Pal: Exploring Energy, Research and Engineering Solutions

January 29, 2026

Rohit Pal shares how his MEng and PhD at U of T prepared him for a career bridging industry and research Rohit Pal’s journey into chemical engineering began with a […]

ChemE Cube Team: Engineering Innovation in Their Inaugural Year

December 10, 2025

The ChemE Cube team officially formed in December 2024, emerging from an opportunity first identified by members of the University of Toronto Chemical Vehicles (UTCV). After discovering the annual American […]

Call for First-Year Design Project Clients

December 8, 2025

The Engineering Strategies and Practice team is currently seeking clients to work with our students on meaningful, real-world design challenges. If you, a colleague or a graduate student have a […]

Remembering William (Bill) Dowkes (ChemE 6T2)

November 28, 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry honours the legacy of William (Bill) Dowkes (ChemE 6T2), a 2000 Arbor Award recipient and distinguished alumnus whose impact continues to resonate […]

Celebrating Our Chemical Engineering Alumni: 2025 Arbor Awards Recipients

November 27, 2025

The University of Toronto recently recognized eleven exceptional members of its engineering community with the 2025 Arbor Awards, the highest honour for volunteer service at U of T. Among the […]

ChemE Community Members Recognized at the 2025 Arbor Awards

November 24, 2025

We’re proud to celebrate two members of our Chemical Engineering community who were recognized last night at the 2025 Arbor Awards for their outstanding service and leadership within U of […]

Fall Campus Day 2025

November 17, 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry participated in the University of Toronto’s Fall Campus Day on November 15, 2025, welcoming prospective students and their families to an engaging […]

New tool harnesses AI to navigate expanding world of metal–organic frameworks

November 13, 2025

Also appears in U of T Engineering News MOF-ChemUnity offers a structured map of scientific knowledge about the structure, properties and potential uses of this highly versatile class of materials  A new open-access […]

Take Our Kids to Work Day at ChemE

November 7, 2025

On November 5, 2025 the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry welcomed several Grade 9 students for ‘Take Our Kids to Work Day’ at the University of Toronto. The […]

Showcasing Excellence: ChemE Department Shines at the 2025 AIChE Recruitment Fair

November 6, 2025

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, members of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry attended the 2025 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Recruitment Fair in Boston, Massachusetts. Representing […]

Professor Molly Shoichet’s Startup Signs Global Licensing Agreement

November 6, 2025

AmacaThera, a biotechnology startup co-founded by Molly Shoichet, has entered into a global licensing agreement valued at up to US$230 million with Pacira BioSciences. The partnership supports the development and […]

ChemEng PDF Wins Best Paper Award at 2025 Polyurethanes Technical Conference

November 6, 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry congratulates Professor Ning Yan’s postdoctoral student Cheng Hao on receiving the Best Paper Award at the 2025 Polyurethanes Technical Conference (PolyCon 2025), […]

U of T iGEM Team Earns Top Honours at 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris

November 5, 2025

The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Grand Jamboree—recognized as the world’s largest annual synthetic biology event—was held this year from October 28 to 31 at the Paris Convention Centre. The […]

CSChE U of T Student Chapter Honoured with 2025 Student Chapter Merit Award

October 30, 2025

The CSChE Student Chapter Merit Award is presented annually by the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) to recognize outstanding initiative, leadership and originality in student chapter programming. It celebrates […]

U of T Chemical Engineering Students Build Connections and Share Research at 2025 CSChE Conference

October 29, 2025

From October 5–7, 2025, a delegation of 17 students from University of Toronto’s Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry attended the CSChE 2025 Conference in Montreal. The delegation was […]

iGem: Mentorship Program

October 16, 2025

On October 3rd, iGEM TO held the kickoff for the inaugural Mentorship Program. Their mission to leverage their platform to connect undergraduate students with STEM mentors in research and the […]

Department Chair Ramin Farnood Appointed Vice-President of CSChE

October 16, 2025

The Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) has announced its new appointments to the Board of Directors. We are proud to share that our Department Chair, Ramin Farnood, has been elected Vice-President […]

Five ChemEng Faculty Receive John R. Evans Leaders Fund Support

October 15, 2025

We are proud to share that several faculty in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry at the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have received research infrastructure funding […]

Five alumni honoured with 2025 Engineering Alumni Network Awards

October 15, 2025

Taken from U of T Engineering News: U of T Engineering community members recognized for professional excellence and impact on their chosen fields On October 9, U of T Engineering […]

Professor Milica Radisic Featured in CBC Story on Organ-on-a-Chip Technology

October 12, 2025

Professor Milica Radisic is featured in a recent CBC News story examining how organ-on-a-chip technologies could transform cancer treatment and drug testing. The article highlights the growing role of lab-engineered […]

Why this family is strengthening mental health supports for U of T Engineering students

October 10, 2025

Taken from U of T Engineering News: By Tyler Irving A gift and a new funding campaign from Loui Pappas (CivE 8T8, MASc 8T9) and his family will expand access […]

CSChE Conference 2025

October 8, 2025

The Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) Conference was held in Montreal this year, drawing academics, industry leaders, and students from across the country. The Graduate Studies & Career Fair […]

Reviving a Global Tradition: ICRC 2025 Marks Triumphant Return to Toronto

October 8, 2025

After an eight-year hiatus, the 2025 International Chemical Recovery Conference (ICRC 2025) made a successful return to Toronto from September 24–26, 2025, hosted by the University of Toronto at the […]

Now Hiring: Associate Professor – Nuclear Engineering

October 7, 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in […]

Professor Mohamad Moosavi Appointed as Faculty Member at the Vector Institute

October 6, 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry is pleased to announce that Professor Mohamad Moosavi has been appointed as a Faculty Member at the Vector Institute, a leading centre for […]

Five researchers recognized with inaugural Derrick Rossi Innovation Awards

September 11, 2025

Taken from U of T News: The awards support cutting-edge research projects that promise to have a significant impact on the economy or society Five University of Toronto researchers have […]

Welcoming ChemE Students Back / Class Photos

September 4, 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry was delighted to welcome students back to campus as the fall term begins. On September 3, we gathered for class photos: Year […]

U of T Professor Co-Leads Global Consortium on Non-Exhaust Vehicle Emissions

September 4, 2025

Greg Evans, professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto, is co-leading an international research partnership to investigate the health impacts of non-exhaust […]