Helsa Leong – CHBE Hall of Fame
2025 Inductee Graduate Secretary UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering (1986 – 2015) In recognition of her dedication, compassion, generosity, professionalism and commitment to providing exceptional service to graduate students and faculty in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at UBC. Helsa joined the department in 1986 as graduate secretary serving our PhD and Master’s […]
Holiday Snow-cial: Dec 2nd
CHBE students are invited to the 2025 Holiday Snow-cial! Location: CHBE Atrium Date: Tuesday December 2nd (**previously December 1st**) Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. RSVP here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvzPX2spLFXOrc2 Join us for holiday tree and cookie decorating!
Special Seminar November 14, 2025 – Koyo Norinaga
Title: R&D of a New DAC Technology Using LNG Cold Toward Demonstration Time and Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:00PM Location: CHBE 102 (2360 East Mall) Abstract Direct air capture (DAC) is a critical option for achieving net-negative emissions, but its thermal and electrical demands remain substantial. This talk introduces Cryo-DAC®, a cryogenic DAC technology that […]
Distinguished Speaker Seminar December 5, 2025: Mallik Tatipamula
Connectivity: The DNA of Our Society – Past, Present, and Future Date and Time: December 5, 2025 | 1 p.m. PST Location: CHBE 102 Refreshments will be served at 12:50 p.m. Abstract Connectivity is the DNA of our society, it underpins every interaction, every innovation, every leap forward. Over the past century, connectivity has evolved from early […]
CHBE Volleyball Night: Dec 04
Join us for CHBE Volleyball Night! Date: Thursday, December 04 Time: 5:45 pm Location: Rec North Sign up as a team or as an individual
Joe Mazza – CHBE Hall of Fame
2025 Inductee BASc in Chemical Engineering, UBC. (1998), P.Eng. MBA in Executive Management, Royal Roads University (2007) Vice-President, Energy Supply and Resource Development, FortisBC Clean 50 and Clean 16 Award – Sustainable Energy Leadership (2023) Northwest Gas Association, Board In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the profession of chemical and biological engineering, most notably […]
Ah-Hyung “Alissa” Park – CHBE Hall of Fame
2025 Inductee FRSC, FACS, FAIChE, FAAAS BASc (1998) and MASc (2000) in Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC Dean, Samueli School of Engineering, UCLA Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, UCLA In recognition of her scientific and technological contributions leading to advancements in sustainable energy and materials conversion pathways, including work on using integrated carbon capture, utilization […]
Axel Meisen – CHBE Hall of Fame
2025 Inductee C.M. Ph.D. P.Eng. Eurlng, FCAE, FCIC, FIEI Professor, UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering (1969 – 1999) Dean, UBC Faculty of Applied Science (1985-1997) President and Vice-Chancellor, Memorial University of Newfoundland (1999-2007) In recognition of his accomplishments in chemical engineering and other engineering disciplines, university leadership, and internationalization. Dr. Meisen’s contributions include the creation […]
Lori Tanaka – CHBE Hall of Fame
2025 Inductee Undergraduate Student Coordinator UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering (1988-2021) In recognition of her outstanding contributions as a knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated undergraduate student coordinator for over thirty years serving hundreds of students and the faculty in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia. Lori has shown a […]
CHBE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) at UBC cordially invites you to attend an in-person event celebrating our department and distinguished members of our community. When: November 21, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. PST Where: CHBE Building, Room 102 Launched in 2021, the UBC Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) Hall of Fame Award recognizes […]