News & Updates Archive (2024)

ChemE’s 2024 Student Life Catalyst Award winners recognized at convocation reception

By Michael Martino | June 26, 2024 | Comments Off on ChemE’s 2024 Student Life Catalyst Award winners recognized at convocation reception

ChemE’s 2024 Student Life Catalyst Award winners were recognized at this year’s convocation reception. The Student Life Catalyst Awards recognize deserving undergraduate and graduate students for their significant contributions to […]

Alumni Making an Impact: Bo Zhang

By Michael Martino | June 26, 2024 | Comments Off on Alumni Making an Impact: Bo Zhang

Bo Zhang (ChemE 1T4 + PEY) graduated from ChemE in 2014 before pursuing his Ph.D. at Oxford University. Pairing his interest in human biology with the analytical and problem-solving skills acquired […]

Alumni Making an Impact: Jeffrey Michael Karp

By Michael Martino | June 26, 2024 | Comments Off on Alumni Making an Impact: Jeffrey Michael Karp

Jeffrey Michael Karp (ChemE PhD 0T4) completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a collaborative specialization in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto in 2004. He is currently a professor […]

Molly Shoichet named inaugural Pamela and Paul Austin Chair in Precision and Regenerative Medicine

By Michael Martino | June 20, 2024 | Comments Off on Molly Shoichet named inaugural Pamela and Paul Austin Chair in Precision and Regenerative Medicine

University Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, BME) has been named the inaugural Pamela and Paul Austin Chair in Precision and Regenerative Medicine. The chair, situated within the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied […]

Hao Yang Xu and Long Ye chosen as the 2024 MEng Project of the Year award recipients

By Michael Martino | June 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Hao Yang Xu and Long Ye chosen as the 2024 MEng Project of the Year award recipients

The MEng Project of the Year award, which began last year and honours two MEng students for outstanding achievement in their MEng project, has been awarded to Hao Yang Xu […]

ChemE PhD candidate Erica Di Pede wins Scientific Frontiers Student Award at Probiota Americas conference

By Michael Martino | June 13, 2024 | Comments Off on ChemE PhD candidate Erica Di Pede wins Scientific Frontiers Student Award at Probiota Americas conference

At the recent Probiota Americas conference in Salt Lake City, Erica Di Pede (ChemE PhD candidate) claimed the Scientific Frontiers Student Award for her work on the functionality and efficacy […]

Team lead by Gisele Azimi designs new way to recycle steel, with potential to usher in a circular steel economy

By Michael Martino | June 13, 2024 | Comments Off on Team lead by Gisele Azimi designs new way to recycle steel, with potential to usher in a circular steel economy

U of T Engineering researchers have designed a new way to recycle steel that has the potential to decarbonize a range of manufacturing industries and usher in a circular steel […]

Professor Grant Allen wins 2024 R.S. Jane Memorial Award

By Michael Martino | June 6, 2024 | Comments Off on Professor Grant Allen wins 2024 R.S. Jane Memorial Award

Professor Grant Allen (ChemE) has been selected as the 2024 R.S. Jane Memorial Award recipient. The R. S. Jane Memorial Award is presented to a person who, while residing in […]

Jennifer Farmer awarded the 2024 Wighton Fellowship

By Michael Martino | May 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Jennifer Farmer awarded the 2024 Wighton Fellowship

Professor Jennifer Farmer (ChemE) has been chosen as the 2024 recipient of the Wighton Fellowship. Awarded by the Sandford Fleming Foundation to just one recipient nationwide each year, the fellowship recognizes excellence […]

ChemE Ph.D. Pratish Gawand making tastebuds – and the planet – happier with startup Ardra Inc.

By Michael Martino | May 23, 2024 | Comments Off on ChemE Ph.D. Pratish Gawand making tastebuds – and the planet – happier with startup Ardra Inc.

Natural ingredients may seem better for the planet, but that’s not always the case. Consider rose oil. It takes thousands of kilograms of rose petals to extract a single kilogram […]