Lhoosk’uz Dené village taps into clean water after a 20-year wait
Today, a remote Lhoosk’uz Dené community is holding a celebration to mark a joyful milestone. After decades of relying on bottled water, the village of about 50 people, located 200 kilometres west of Quesnel on Kluskus Lake, now has a steady supply of clean drinking water straight out of the tap, thanks to a new water treatment plant crafted to their unique needs. “We had to do things differently. And now, what was just a dream many years ago is reality,” says Chief Liliane Squinas. The robust treatment system relies primarily on ultraviolet light, paired with chlorine disinfection, to ensure clean drinking water […]
Celebrating the Life of Dr. John Grace
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor John Ross Grace on 26 May 2021. A beloved friend and mentor to all in our engineering community, John was a professor emeritus in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) at UBC. He served as Head of CHBE (then known as Chemical Engineering) from 1979 to 1987, and later as Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies (formerly Graduate Studies) from 1990 to 1996. John Grace was born in London, Ontario in 1943. He graduated with a B.E.Sc. (1965) from Western University (formerly the University […]
Dr. Peter Englezos Receives R. S. Jane Memorial Award
Dr. Peter Englezos, Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been awarded the R. S. Jane Memorial Award for 2021.Dr. Englezos has made contributions in the interdisciplinary field of clathrate (or gas) hydrates and is among the most cited researchers. He made contributions in the fields of optimization and papermaking chemistry. Dr. Englezos also published over 200 articles in his areas of interest including co-authoring a book on applied parameter estimation for chemical engineers. As a professor, Dr. Englezos has taught courses on thermodynamics, process synthesis, optimization and papermaking chemistry and has mentored several scholars who are now research leaders […]
David Wilkinson appointed to the Order of Canada
Dr. David Wilkinson, CHBE Professor and Canadian Research Chair in Clean Energy and Electrochemical Technologies (Tier 1), has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions to electrochemical science and engineering, particularly the ongoing development of fuel cell technology. Dr. Wilkinson was appointed to the Order of Canada on November 27th, 2020. Due to public health orders related to COVID-19, the ceremony was postponed. On December 14th 2022, Dr. Wilkinson attended the in-person ceremony at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours. Presented by the governor general, the […]
Dr. Joe R. Zhao Elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
The Canadian Academy of Engineering has announced the election of Dr. Joe R. Zhao, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE) among the new Fellows for 2020. His citation reads: Dr. Joe R. Zhao is an exceptionally creative engineer with outstanding contributions in innovation, entrepreneurship, and manufacturing. His inventions have addressed some key issues in wastewater treatment and energy conservation. As an entrepreneur, he founded and for over 20 years has led a private-sector laboratory which has provided high-end employment for Canadian engineers and established Canada’s leadership in […]