CHBE Welcomes Zeina Baalbaki
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the Department of Civil Engineering would like to give a warm welcome to Dr. Zeina Baalbaki, who is joining the departments as a lecturer to teach within and help oversee the undergraduate degree program in Environmental Engineering at UBC. Dr. Zeina Baalbaki earned her Ph.D. in Chemical […]
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Feedback
The Faculty of Applied Science is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of our student, staff and faculty population. We strive to uphold the UBC Respectful Environment Statement and our own goals and values regarding Inclusive Leadership and Respectful Environment. In order for us to continue to improve the […]
CHBE PhD Graduate Competes for $100K Investment
Aqua Intelligent Technology, a startup founded by CHBE PhD graduate, Reza Rezaei, is one of the 20 companies in the 2022 Angels for Climate Solutions Program that are competing for a $100,000 investment, and has recently advanced to the top 10. The Angels for Climate Solutions Program connects investors looking to make early-stage investments into […]
Dr. Jane Hill appointed as new Canada Research Chair
Dr. Jane Hill has been appointed as new Canada Research Chair in Breath Science and Technology (Tier 1). Dr. Hill’s lab aims to “push the technological boundaries of what can be achieved diagnostically using human breath” and other biological samples. The Government of Canada’s Canada Research Chair program aims to support some of the country’s […]
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 […]