Distinguished Speaker Seminar Nov 29, 2024: Hon. Kirsty Duncan
Norman Epstein Memorial Lecture Seminar Title: Impossible is a Dare: From Advocacy to Impact Date and Time: Nov 29, 2024 at 1:00pm Location: CHBE 102 Refreshments will be served at 12:50pm Registration is necessary, RSVP for the Event by Nov. 27: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zFroqgjt2sCixw Please arrive early to Check-in. Seats will be held for registrants until 12:50. Synopsis […]
Jacob Masliyah – CHBE Hall of Fame
OC, AOE, NAE (US), DSc(Hon), FRSC, FCAEPHD in Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC (1970)Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, University of AlbertaUBC Applied Science Dean’s Medal of Distinction (2023) In recognition of his pioneering scientific and technological contributions leading to advancements in fundamental interfacial science and the oil sands industry, as well as his mentorship, advocacy and […]
Shanna Knights – CHBE Hall of Fame
M.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, UBC (1993), FCAEDirector, Research & Technology Collaborations, Ballard Power Systems Inc. (2014-2023)R.A. McLachlan Memorial Award (2017)UBC Applied Science Dean’s Medal of Distinction (2021) In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the profession of chemical and biological engineering, most notably international leadership in the development and commercialization of PEM hydrogen fuel cells […]
Clive Brereton – CHBE Hall of Fame
PhD in Chemical Engineering, UBC (1987), FCAEProfessor, UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering (1989 – 1996)Vice President, NORAM Engineering and Constructors Ltd.Chief Technology Officer NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc. In recognition of his contributions in important sectors and operations of chemical and biological engineering, including separations systems in nitration operations, bromine and nitrogen trichloride handling in chloralkali […]
Paul Freemont Public Lecture – Nov 19, 2024
What if we could rewrite life itself to solve humanity’s biggest challenges? From sustainable materials to agriculture, biotechnology is redesigning life as we know it. Join us at UBC Robson Square to learn from Prof. Paul Freemont about how biotechnology is turning science fiction into tomorrow’s reality one gene, one cell, and one breakthrough at […]
Isabella Howley wins 3rd place for research presentation at AIChE Annual Student Conference
Congratulations to Isabella Howley, who presented her research on bacterial cellulose at the 2024 Annual Student Conference and won the 3rd place prize. Isabella had been selected to represent the Pacific Northwest Region after winning the regional technical research presentation in Idaho last spring. Isabella competed against the nine top presenters from each AIChE region, […]
CHBE Holiday Snow-cial – Nov 28, 2024
CHBE and Environmental Engineering Students are invited to a Holiday Snow-cial! Join us for gingerbread cookies, tree decorating, and festive fun. Register for the event: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKE5bdMtozAoryK
High School Student Visits – April 5, 2025
Experience a day in the UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering program. Join us for a day to: How it works: Fill out the application form to apply to the program.Applications open November 4th, 2024. Successful applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis. Spaces are limited.
CHBE Hall of Fame 2024 Ceremony
We invite students, faculty, alumni, and community members to join us in celebrating the achievements of these remarkable individuals and their lasting contributions to our department and the engineering profession. The UBC Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering will induct three esteemed members into the CHBE Hall of Fame. Launched in 2021, the Hall of Fame […]