Celebrating the Life of Dr. Norman Epstein
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is holding a celebration of life for Dr. Norman Epstein (1923-2023) in the CHBE Building Atrium on Friday, October 13th at 5:00 p.m. The program is expected to include: We invite you to send any photos, videos, memories, and reflections of Dr. Epstein to christina.carnovale@ubc.ca. These memories may be […]
NSERC Funding Announced for Global HyPT Centre
NSERC has recently announced that five Canadian research teams have been selected to work with international partners to address research challenges related to climate change and clean energy as part of the National Science Foundation Global Centres initiative. The Global Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT) Center, which received $3,577,300 of funding from NSERC through this initiative, […]
CHBE Meet & Greet – September 25th
Join us for the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s Meet & Greet on Monday, September 25th at 5:30 p.m. in the CHBE Atrium (2360 East Mall). Prospective students are invited to learn more about CHBE programs, get to know current students, and participate in a draw for prizes. Current students, don’t miss this chance […]
Dr. Emily Cranston Receives the 2023 Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry
Dr. Emily Cranston, Professor and President’s Excellence Chair in Forest Bioproducts, has been awarded the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry. The Rutherford Memorial Medals were established in 1980 in memory of Lord Rutherford of Nelson, a great scientist and leader in nuclear research. The medals are awarded to those who have […]
CHBE Alumnus Kevin Kung Revolutionizes Air Quality with Eco-Friendly Solution
Vancouver native Kevin Kung, an alumnus from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at UBC, is leading a global mission to improve air quality. Through his company, Takachar, Kung has developed a portable system that converts crop and forest residues into higher-value bioproducts, providing an eco-friendly alternative to open-air burning. For his innovative work, […]
Professor Norman Epstein
With great sadness, the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering was informed that Professor Norman Epstein passed away on the 29th of July. Norman Epstein was a preeminent scholar, a model mentor, a patron of the arts, a fearless and relentless champion of equality and civility, and a friend to everyone he met. For nearly […]