CHBE Alumni Honoured at Applied Science Celebration
At the 2023 Applied Science Celebration, UBC will honour seven inspiring members of the Applied Science community for their remarkable contributions. Among the individuals recognized are two CHBE alumni: Patrick Daniel and Jacob Masliyah, who are receiving the Applied Science Dean’s Medal of Distinction. Patrick Daniel, former CEO of Enbridge Inc., played a pivotal role in the expansion of Enbridge into renewable energy sources during his tenure. Patrick was also inducted in the CHBE Hall of Fame earlier this year in recognition of his efforts to advance the discipline of chemical engineering and to recognize his exceptional service to UBC and […]
UBC CHBE Capstone Group Takes 2nd Place in Zeton Plant Design Competition
In a notable achievement at the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE) in Calgary last weekend, a University of British Columbia’s Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) capstone group secured the 2nd place in the highly competitive Zeton Plant Design Competition. The project, titled “Using Algae to Sequester Carbon and Produce Astaxanthin and Fertilizer,” showcased their commitment to addressing carbon emissions and their innovative approach to sustainable engineering. Meghan Cooke, Veronika Zenova, and Cindy Lam represented the UBC capstone group at the conference, where their project received accolades. Other Capstone group members were Amelia Dai, Lisa Hochhausen, Adam Leung, Siba Saleh and Chris Webster. […]
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Norman Epstein
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is holding a celebration of life for Dr. Norman Epstein (1923-2023) in the CHBE Building Atrium on Friday, October 13th at 5:00 p.m. The program is expected to include: We invite you to send any photos, videos, memories, and reflections of Dr. Epstein to christina.carnovale@ubc.ca. These memories may be shared at the event. The Department will continue these efforts in the following months and present the collection to the Epstein family when complete. Please RSVP before the event. We hope to see you there. Note: Thank you to everyone who attended; the event has now […]
NSERC Funding Announced for Global HyPT Centre
NSERC has recently announced that five Canadian research teams have been selected to work with international partners to address research challenges related to climate change and clean energy as part of the National Science Foundation Global Centres initiative. The Global Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT) Center, which received $3,577,300 of funding from NSERC through this initiative, establishes an international partnership of six countries – US, Australia, Canada, UK, Egypt, and Germany – to formulate a pathway to low-cost large-scale net-zero hydrogen production. Researchers with diverse expertise from many institutions in different countries work synergistically with the common goal of achieving US$1/kg and […]
Dr. Emily Cranston Receives the 2023 Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry
Dr. Emily Cranston, Professor and President’s Excellence Chair in Forest Bioproducts, has been awarded the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry. The Rutherford Memorial Medals were established in 1980 in memory of Lord Rutherford of Nelson, a great scientist and leader in nuclear research. The medals are awarded to those who have carried out exceptional research in chemistry or physics in the formative stage of their career. This year, Dr. Cranston is among fifteen Canadian scientists, scholars, and researchers who have been recognized by the RSC for their achievements. She is receiving the award for expanding the use […]
CHBE Alumnus Kevin Kung Revolutionizes Air Quality with Eco-Friendly Solution
Vancouver native Kevin Kung, an alumnus from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at UBC, is leading a global mission to improve air quality. Through his company, Takachar, Kung has developed a portable system that converts crop and forest residues into higher-value bioproducts, providing an eco-friendly alternative to open-air burning. For his innovative work, he received the Mitacs Environmental Entrepreneur Award, including $5,000 in recognition of his efforts to impact Canadians’ lives positively. Takachar’s breakthrough came when they realized they could avoid logistical challenges by taking the technology directly to the forests and fields using their novel system. The mobile […]
Professor Norman Epstein
With great sadness, the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering was informed that Professor Norman Epstein passed away on the 29th of July. Norman Epstein was a preeminent scholar, a model mentor, a patron of the arts, a fearless and relentless champion of equality and civility, and a friend to everyone he met. For nearly three quarters of a century, Professor Epstein was the soul of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, a true leader in fostering an inclusive departmental and professional community that supports learning and scholarship, societal and professional service, innovation, and compassion. He leaves us as one […]