News & Updates Archive (2024)

Professor Arthur Chan speaks to CBC about contaminants left behind by Jasper wildfires

By Michael Martino | September 20, 2024 | Comments Off on Professor Arthur Chan speaks to CBC about contaminants left behind by Jasper wildfires

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 […]

ChemE’s Angela Ye awarded C.D. Howe Endowment Fund National Engineering Scholarship

By Michael Martino | September 12, 2024 | Comments Off on ChemE’s Angela Ye awarded C.D. Howe Endowment Fund National Engineering Scholarship

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 […]

Sebastian Dot, Anna Popovic both take first place at CSChE U of T Summer Research Symposium

By Michael Martino | September 5, 2024 | Comments Off on Sebastian Dot, Anna Popovic both take first place at CSChE U of T Summer Research Symposium

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 […]

Olanrewaju Adetunji, 2024 IBET recipient, aims to advance bioprocessing technology to address environmental and health-care challenges

By Michael Martino | August 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Olanrewaju Adetunji, 2024 IBET recipient, aims to advance bioprocessing technology to address environmental and health-care challenges

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 […]

Alumni making an impact: Robert West

By Michael Martino | August 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Alumni making an impact: Robert West

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 […]

Alumni making an impact: Audrey Mascarenhas

By Michael Martino | July 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Alumni making an impact: Audrey Mascarenhas

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 […]

Alumni making an impact: Nikki Gan

By Michael Martino | July 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Alumni making an impact: Nikki Gan

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 […]

Edgar Acosta, Gisele Azimi, and Frank Gu among 14 recipients of the 2023-24 Connaught Innovation Award

By Michael Martino | July 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Edgar Acosta, Gisele Azimi, and Frank Gu among 14 recipients of the 2023-24 Connaught Innovation Award

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 […]

ChemE’s Erin Ng and Yuxin (Sindy) Zhang grace U of T Engineering’s 2024 list of Grads to Watch

By Michael Martino | July 4, 2024 | Comments Off on ChemE’s Erin Ng and Yuxin (Sindy) Zhang grace U of T Engineering’s 2024 list of Grads to Watch

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 […]

ChemE Future Leader: Badr Abbas (ChemE 2T4 + PEY)

By Michael Martino | June 26, 2024 | Comments Off on ChemE Future Leader: Badr Abbas (ChemE 2T4 + PEY)

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 […]