News & Updates Archive (2021)

ChemE Future Leader: Tristyn Haghgoo

By Jennifer Hsu | October 7, 2021 | Comments Off on ChemE Future Leader: Tristyn Haghgoo

Tristyn Haghgoo (ChemE 2T3) chose to study chemical engineering at the University of Toronto because of the wide variety of potential careers the degree will open up, including aerospace, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and food just to name a few. Now in his third year, Tristyn is the third-year ChemE representative for EngSoc, an active […]

ChemE Future Leader: Hannah Kot

By Jennifer Hsu | October 1, 2021 | Comments Off on ChemE Future Leader: Hannah Kot

Hannah Kot (ChemE 2T3) wasn’t initially considering a future in chemical engineering, that is until a chance encounter with a recruiter at a universities fair which set her on her current path. “I have always been someone who loves solving complex problems and I was interested in creating a career that related to the environment, […]

Prof. Jeff Brook comments on WHO air quality guidelines

By Jennifer Hsu | September 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Prof. Jeff Brook comments on WHO air quality guidelines

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released new and far stricter air quality guidelines. Professor Jeff Brook comments on the move. Watch his interview with CTV News.

ChemE Future Leader: Alton Rego

By Jennifer Hsu | September 22, 2021 | Comments Off on ChemE Future Leader: Alton Rego

The University of Toronto’s reputation within Canada and around the world, the challenge of the chemical engineering program, the large network of alumni, and the ability to gain real-world experience through the Professional Experience Year Co-op program were all very attractive factors to Alton Rego (ChemE 2T2 + PEY Co-op) when he chose to attend […]

ChemE Future Leader: Muskan Malek

By Jennifer Hsu | September 17, 2021 | Comments Off on ChemE Future Leader: Muskan Malek

Muskan Malek (ChemE 2T2 + PEY Co-op) has always been drawn to new challenges, and that goes beyond engineering problems. “At ChemE, I am able to build a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, but through leadership courses, internships, and extracurricular activities, I have been able to explore a variety of different subjects,” says Muskan. […]

ChemE Future Leader: Kim Watada

By Jennifer Hsu | September 9, 2021 | Comments Off on ChemE Future Leader: Kim Watada

When Kim Watada (ChemE 2T2 + PEY Co-op) was in high school, she knew she wanted to pursue a degree that would empower her to make impactful change in society. “I chose the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry at U of T because of the wide variety of important careers you can pursue. […]

ChemE welcomes new faculty member Jay Werber

By Jennifer Hsu | September 7, 2021 | Comments Off on ChemE welcomes new faculty member Jay Werber

Jay Werber is a new Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto. Professor Werber leads the Advanced Membranes lab, which focuses on developing high-performance materials for aqueous separations and water treatment. Prior to joining U of T, Professor Werber was a postdoctoral associate in polymer chemistry […]

ChemE welcomes new faculty member Chris Lawson

By Jennifer Hsu | September 7, 2021 | Comments Off on ChemE welcomes new faculty member Chris Lawson

This September ChemE welcomes new Assistant Professor Chris Lawson, an emerging leader in the field of environmental biotechnology and microbiome engineering. His research focuses on harnessing the metabolic processes of anaerobic microbiomes for sustainable wastewater treatment and the production of renewable bioenergy and bioproducts from waste resources. Professor Lawson is an expert in developing systems […]

ChemE Researchers Continue to Shine in 2021

By Branden Wesseling | September 2, 2021 | Comments Off on ChemE Researchers Continue to Shine in 2021

  ChemE faculty and their labs continue to produce groundbreaking research in energy, the environment, and health through the integration of chemistry, biology and engineering to drive solutions to global challenges. A global leader in the field of chemical engineering, the Department is once again ranked 1st in Canada and 26th in the world in […]

IBET Momentum Fellow D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika (ChemE/ISTEP PhD candidate) aims to re-frame engineering education

By Branden Wesseling | September 1, 2021 | Comments Off on IBET Momentum Fellow D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika (ChemE/ISTEP PhD candidate) aims to re-frame engineering education

  By Tyler Irving, U of T Engineering News   This fall, D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika (ChemE/ISTEP PhD candidate) will take up one of the first Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowships to be awarded by U of T Engineering. The IBET Momentum Fellowships aim to provide support and build a network for Indigenous and Black graduate students, two groups […]