News & Updates Archive (2020)

Story by Fahad Pinto, U of T Engineering News With countries shutting down large sections of the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, many regions have seen strong improvements in air […]

Story by Paul Fraumeni, U of T News In order for a COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral drugs to be developed, scientists first need to understand why this virus spreads so […]

Professor Greg Evans (ChemE, ISTEP) talks to CBC News about recent satellite images showing a reduction in air pollution levels in the GTA. He also provides insight on the relationship […]

Professor Erin Bobicki (MSE, ChemE) is interviewed on the Sepro Systems inaugural podcast to talk about the future of mineral processing. Bobicki is collaborating with Sepro on a microwave-assisted comminution […]

Dear ChemE Community, The past week has been difficult on everyone—academically, professionally and personally—as the world responds to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Keeping our community informed and safe are our top priorities […]

NIU BODY, co-founded by ChemE alumna Laura Burget (ChemE 1T6), was recently named to the U of T News list of top 10 U of T startups to watch:  Co-founded […]

Rana Sodhi (OCCAM, ChemE) and researchers in the Faculty of Dentistry, Professor Anil Kishen and Anam Hashmi, received the 2019 Journal of Endodontics (JOE) Award in the category of Basic […]

On January 30, 2020, Professor Graeme Norval (ChemE) gave an invited talk at the CRAIM (Conseil Pour la Reduction des Accidents Industriel Majeur) Annual General Meeting in Montreal. He presented […]

Professor Cathy Chin (ChemE), Canada Research Chair in Advanced Catalysis for Sustainable Chemistry, spoke with CBC Radio’s Jill Dempsey on Metro Morning about her work converting waste plastics into green […]

Prof. Arun Ramchandran (ChemE) has been awarded the Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers. This fellowship will allow him to conduct research while living in Germany for 12 months beginning […]