CHBE 264 Poster Presentations: March 31st & April 2nd
Join us as our 2nd-year CHBE students present their analyses of real industrial pollution cases from around the world. Through systems thinking, they explore the complex factors, interactions, and feedback loops that drive these issues—while identifying potential opportunities for intervention. These poster presentations are part of the CHBE 264 lab course, where students, guided by […]
Distinguished Speaker Seminar Mar 21, 2025: George Stephanopoulos
Title: Reinventing the Chemicals and Materials Industry: Transitioning to a Sustainable NetZero Economy Date and Time: March 21, 2025 | 1 p.m. PST Location: CHBE 102 Refreshments will be served at 12:50pm Abstract The Chemicals and Materials Industry (CMI) is a major producer of “wastes”, which are stressing the earth’s capacity in many dimensions, effecting climate […]
CHBE Meet and Greet: Tuesday, March 18th
First-year engineering students are invited to the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering’s Meet and Greet on Tuesday, March 18th from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time in the CHBE Atrium. During this event: Register for the event here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2yA3H0tXJ07IKW Are you interested in meaningful hands-on experience in research or industry-sponsored projects? Then the CHBE Research Scholar or CHBE Industrial Scholar streams may […]
Thank You for an Inspiring Scholars Dinner: February 5th
On February 5th, The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) at UBC held its first Scholars Dinner, an inspiring evening to introduce a select number of 1st Year Engineering Students to the world of Chemical and Biological Engineering. The event brought together first-year engineering students, CHBE students, faculty, and industry professionals for an evening […]
Dr. David P. Wilkinson Wins the 2025 Rio Tinto Award
We are excited to announce that Dr. David Wilkinson has been awarded the Chemical Society for Chemistry 2025 Rio Tinto Award. Dr. Wilkinson is a Professor in the UBC department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and a Canada Research Chair in Clean Energy and Electrochemical Technologies. His research is primarily focused on the electrochemistry and […]
Mangrove Lithium secures $50.4M to construct lithium refining plant in BC
Mangrove Lithium has secured $35-million USD ($50.4-million CAD) to build North America’s first electrochemical lithium refining facility in Delta, British Columbia. The plant is expected to produce enough battery-grade lithium annually to power 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs), helping to strengthen North America’s battery supply chain. The funding round included new investors such as Mitsubishi, Asahi […]
Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering Industry Night 2025
The Chemical and Biological Engineering Undergraduate Student Council and the Environmental Engineering Student Association are inviting you to the 2025 Industry Night! Discover the possibilities of a career in Chemical, Biological, or Environmental Engineering and connect with industry leaders at the 2025 Industry Night. Register for the Event: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lAO9cTpiKXAz4y This event features: Date: Thursday, March […]
Harnessing Clean Energy to Power an Innovative Future
The transition to clean energy is more urgent than ever, and UBC is at the forefront of pioneering solutions. As part of an upcoming alumni event, leading researchers and industry experts will explore how low-carbon systems and equity-based energy programs are shaping a sustainable future. Featuring speakers such as Dr. Naoko Ellis and Dr. Kasun […]
CHBE Research Day 2025
Date: Thursday, February 20th, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: Kaiser Building (Room 2020/2030), 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, UBC Vancouver Campus. Featured Events: Keynote Speakers: For more information and pictures from past events, please visit: Research Day