APSC 367 – Humanitarian Engineering: Politics & Practice
This is an interdisciplinary course, offered for the 3rd time in September 2025, that will have students from Engineering (any discipline), Political Science, and International Relations work together in teams to tackle real-world humanitarian challenges in collaboration with partnering NGOs. This presents a unique opportunity for cross-disciplinary collaboration and to explore your work and your […]
CHBE Students win Research Paper Presentation awards at AIChE Regional Student Conference
Congratulations to Chemical & Biological Engineering student Laura Gomes Carvalho and Chemical Engineering student Aakash Kanagala on winning 2nd place and 3rd place respectively in the Research Paper Presentation Competition at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Pacific Northwest (PNW) student conference. Laura presented her work on the degradation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances […]
Dr. David Wilkinson named a 2025 Fellow of the International Society of Electrochemistry
We are happy to announce that Dr. David Wilkinson has been recognized as a 2025 Fellow of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE). The ISE, founded in 1949, focuses on advancing electrochemical science and technology and disseminating this knowledge. The fellows of ICE embody the commitment to improving electrochemistry and upholding the society’s values. Dr. […]
UBC Chem-E-Car team wins multiple awards at AIChE Student Conference
The UBC Chem-E-Car Design Team won the Regional Chem-E-Car Design Competition at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Pacific Northwest (PNW) student conference at University of Calgary held April 11 and 12, 2025. The Chem-E-Car team submitted two cars, Wall-E-Car and Gru-Mobile. Wall-E-Car won both the Chem-E-Car performance competition and poster competition. Gru-Mobile placed […]
Dr. Gabriel Potvin named a 2025 3M National Teaching Fellow
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) is proud to announce that Dr. Gabriel Potvin has been named a 3M National Teaching Fellow from the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE). This prize is Canada’s most prestigious recognition in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level. The 3M National Teaching […]
Distinguished Speaker Seminar May 9, 2025: Tonio Buonassisi
Title: Fast-Tracking Sustainability: Accelerating Innovation with Computation and Automation Date and Time: May 9, 2025 | 1 p.m. PST Location: CHBE 102 Refreshments will be served at 12:50pm Abstract As climate change and global competition intensify, so does the pressure to innovate faster. In response, researchers are increasingly combining computational tools for rapid decision-making with robotics […]
The Danielle Salvatore Memorial Soccer Tournament
The inaugural Danielle Salvatore Memorial Soccer Tournament is being hosted on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at The UNA Community Field near UBC. This tournament, organized by Danielle’s family and friends, celebrates her vibrant spirit, her love of community, and the way she brought people together. Registration is now closed but the CHBE community can attend […]
CHBE Invited Guest Seminar May 2, 2025: Ariel Chan
Modernizing Engineering Education: Personalized Learning to Support Diverse Learning Needs Through AR/VR, Digital Twin, and AI-Assisted Technologies Date and Time: May 2, 2025 | 1 p.m. PST Location: CHBE 102 Refreshments will be served at 12:50 pm Abstract Virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR), and digital twin technologies are reshaping engineering education by enabling immersive, cost-effective training environments. […]
