News & Updates Archive (2023)

2023 grads to watch!

By Jennifer Hsu | June 15, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 grads to watch!

With U of T Engineering’s convocation ceremonies on June 20, 2023, our students mark the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Having enriched the U of T […]

Join CEGSA and shape the future of our grad programs: Emma Su’s inspiring journey

By Jennifer Hsu | June 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Join CEGSA and shape the future of our grad programs: Emma Su’s inspiring journey

Looking to make a difference in the world of sustainable energy? Meet Emma Su (ChemE MEng 2T3), an exceptional graduate student who has been leading the way as an advocate […]

DIY air purifier could improve your home’s air quality and protect you from wildfire smoke

By Jennifer Hsu | June 13, 2023 | Comments Off on DIY air purifier could improve your home’s air quality and protect you from wildfire smoke

As acrid wildfire smoke from Quebec and northeastern Ontario drifted to the GTA earlier last week, Kristin Iorio, who lives with asthma, could feel her chest constrict and her breathing […]

Leading ChemE professors comment on Toronto’s poor air quality fueled by devastating wildfires

By Jennifer Hsu | June 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Leading ChemE professors comment on Toronto’s poor air quality fueled by devastating wildfires

Dubbed the Big Smoke, Toronto lived up to its nickname on Tuesday as a blanket of yellow-tinted smoke descended upon the city. The cause? Rampant forest fires raging in Quebec […]

ChemE demonstrates unwavering support for prospective students and alumni

By Jennifer Hsu | May 31, 2023 | Comments Off on ChemE demonstrates unwavering support for prospective students and alumni

On Sunday, May 28, the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) witnessed an inspiring display of camaraderie as its vibrant chemmunity rallied together to welcome prospective undergraduate students […]

Catching up with Sami Khan

By Jennifer Hsu | May 25, 2023 | Comments Off on Catching up with Sami Khan

Sami Khan (ChemE 1T1+PEY), an Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University, discovered his passion for chemical engineering at an early age. Through this […]

This sustainable solution for removing phosphate and ammonium from wastewater promotes a circular economy

By Jennifer Hsu | May 19, 2023 | Comments Off on This sustainable solution for removing phosphate and ammonium from wastewater promotes a circular economy

U of T Engineering PhD candidate Sara Abu-Obaid (ChemE) believes that the entire wastewater management industry is due for a paradigm shift.  “We need to move from seeing wastewater as a nuisance […]

Fueling success: Ron Brenneman’s legacy in the oil and gas industry

By Jennifer Hsu | May 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Fueling success: Ron Brenneman’s legacy in the oil and gas industry

Ron Brenneman, who graduated from the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) at the University of Toronto in 1968, is a highly accomplished business executive and industry leader […]

CHAR signs MOU with First Nations co-op to build RNG and biocarbon facility

By Jennifer Hsu | May 3, 2023 | Comments Off on CHAR signs MOU with First Nations co-op to build RNG and biocarbon facility

For Andrew White (ChemE 0T8, MASc 1T0), there’s nothing cooler than being an entrepreneur – unless it’s being a cutting-edge, green entrepreneur. Andrew’s startup, CHAR Technologies Ltd. – based on […]

Toronto comics shop’s popularity is about more than just superheroes

By Jennifer Hsu | May 3, 2023 | Comments Off on Toronto comics shop’s popularity is about more than just superheroes

Peter Birkemoe (ChemE 9T6), an alum from the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) at the University of Toronto, is now the proud owner of one of the […]