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
Clean Energy Research Centre Seminar January 24: Masahiro ITO
Title: Sewage Sludge Incineration Ash Treatment for Energy and Material Recycle Date and Time: Friday, January 24. 1:00 p.m. Location: CHBE Room 202 Speaker: Masahiro ITO, Ph. D, Professional Engineer, General Manager/R&D centre, Sanki Engineering Co., LTD Abstract Global warming, resource depletion, food crises, pandemics, and in Japan, population decline and deterioration of infrastructure have become […]
Industrial Technical Presentation: Mangrove Lithium
Date: Tuesday, January 21st Time: 6 p.m. Location: CHBE 102 The Industrial Technical Presentations are a new series of events designed to introduce students to local disruptive technology companies. Through the next presentation, students will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Saad Dara (CHBE graduate), Co-Founder and CEO of Mangrove Lithium. Mangrove Lithium is revolutionizing how lithium, […]
Dr. Peter Englezos Named 2025 Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada
We are proud to announce that Dr. Peter Englezos, a professor in UBC’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been recognized as a 2025 Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC). Dr. Englezos’ 35+ years of research experience in clathrate hydrates have made significant impact on carbon dioxide capture, desalination, energy storage, and […]
CHBE Board Game Night – Jan 7, 2025
Chemical and Biological Engineering Students are invited to a Board Game Night! Looking for a fun way to start 2025? Join us for an evening filled with laughs, strategy, and friendly competition! Invite your friends or make new ones while playing your favorite games. Note: Thank you to everyone who attended; the event has now […]
