Jimmy S.H. Lee – CHBE Hall of Fame
B.A.Sc in Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC (1981)President and Chief Executive Officer, Mercer International Inc. (1992–2015)Executive Chair of the Board, Mercer International Inc. (2015–present) In recognition of his outstanding contributions to both the department and profession of chemical and biological engineering as a leader in sustainability. As the founder of Mercer International Inc., Jimmy Lee’s […]
Richard Kerekes – CHBE Hall of Fame
PHD, P.ENG. (1979–2009), FCAEHonorary Professor (1978–2001), Professor (2001–2005), UBC Chemical and Biological EngineeringPaprican Professor of Pulp and Paper Engineering (2001–2005)Founding Director, UBC Pulp and Paper Centre (1983–2005) In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the UBC Pulp and Paper Centre, the department and its student body, and the profession of chemical and biological engineering, including […]
Patrick Daniel – CHBE Hall of Fame
M.A.Sc. in Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC (1970), P.ENG.President and Chief Executive Officer, Enbridge Inc. (2001–2012)Canadian Energy Person of the Year (2007)Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year (2011) In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the profession of chemical and biological engineering, including important leadership in developing and securing Canada’s energy sector as President and […]
Norman Epstein – CHBE Hall of Fame
PhD, P.Eng., FCAE, HFCICProfessor of Chemical and Biological Engineering (1954 – 1988) In recognition of his exceptional service to the profession and department. Dr. Epstein is a true leader in fostering an inclusive departmental and professional community that supports learning and scholarship, societal and professional service, innovation, and compassion. He is among Canada’s best-known chemical […]
Rona Hatt – CHBE Hall of Fame
B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, UBC (1922) In recognition of being Canada’s first female Chemical Engineer, and thus an enduring and potent exemplar to all women striving to pursue and contribute to the engineering sciences. Rona Hatt began pursuing an undergraduate degree at UBC in 1917. In her common first-year of studies, Rona found she enjoyed […]
Eric P. Newell – CHBE Hall of Fame
P.Eng., OC, AOE, FCAEB.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, UBC (1967) In recognition of his exemplary leadership in building and championing thriving industry, communities and academic excellence in Canada, and his long service to the profession of Chemical Engineering. Among Canada’s most influential engineers, Eric Newell rose to leadership positions within Imperial Oil Canada, and then served […]
John R. Grace – CHBE Hall of Fame
PhD, P.Eng., O.C., FRSC, FCAE, FEICProfessor of Chemical and Biological Engineering (1979 – 2014)Department Head (1979 – 1987)Dean of Graduate Studies (1990 – 1996)Director, Clean Energy Research Centre (2008 – 2009) In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the department, its student body, and the profession of chemical and biological engineering, including his advocacy of […]