Chemical and Biological Engineering Graduate Program Info Webinar
Are you ready to take the next step in your academic and professional journey? Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia, ranked among the best in the world, is hosting an online graduate info session to future leaders in the field. Discover how our pioneering research, world-class facilities, and distinguished […]
Distinguished Speaker Seminar Nov 18, 2024: Paul Freemont
Title: Cell-free synthetic biology: a strategy for prototyping parts, pathways, xenobiotics and complex systems Date and Time: Nov 18, 2024 at 1:00pm Location: KAIS 2020/2030 Refreshments will be served at 12:50pm Abstract Synthetic biology is a transformative technology that provides a design framework to engineer living systems at the genetic level for a variety of applications. […]
Professor Johan Foster Featured on Quirks and Quarks
Professor Johan Foster from UBC’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering was recently featured in an interview on CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks! In the October 19th episode, Professor Foster discusses his team’s innovative work on PFAS, often called ‘forever chemicals,’ and how their research could make a big impact in addressing water contamination. The PFAS […]
Muhammad Huzaifa Wins Gold and Silver at CSChE 2024 for Outstanding Presentations in Chemical Engineering
We are excited to announce that Muhammad Huzaifa from the University of British Columbia achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) Conference. He won First Place (Gold) in the Reg Friesen Student Oral Paper Competition and Second Place (Silver) in the 3-Minute Pitch Competition. Reg Friesen Student Oral Paper Competition […]
Industrial Technical Presentation: Carbon Engineering
Date: Wednesday, October 16th 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. For our first Presentation, students will have the opportunity to hear from Kim Nikolaisen, Principal Process Engineer at Carbon Engineering, a leading local company in the […]
Meet & Greet with Suncor Energy – Oct 9
Join us for a session with CHBE alumni at Suncor Energy. Explore career opportunities, gain industry insights, and join a Q&A session. Date: Oct 9, 2024Time: 12pm – 2pmLocation: CHBE 204 Register for the event here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3s18mgvTzGitM1M
Why Grad School? – CHBE Info Session Oct 9
Join us for our ‘Why Grad School’ info session. Find out if graduate school is right for you. Explore the CHBE graduate programs and learn how advanced education can lead to exciting careers. Date: Oct 9, 2024Time: 6 p.m.Location: CHBE 102 Pizza provided to those who register! Register for the event here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3PrwDDxekHeTfqm
Distinguished Speaker Seminar Sep 27, 2024: Thomas Jaramillo
Title: Design principles for catalysts, transport processes, and the reaction microenvironment for improved electrolyzers and related technologies Date and Time: Sep 27, 2024 at 1:00pm Location: CHBE 102 Refreshments will be served at 12:50pm Abstract Electrified processes have rapidly gained attention in the energy sector as a means to utilize low-cost renewable electricity (e.g. wind […]
CHBE Meet & Greet – September 24, 2024
Join us for the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s Meet & Greet on Monday, September 24 at 5:45 p.m. in the CHBE Atrium (2360 East Mall). Come network with CHBE professors and students. Prospective students can learn about CHBE undergraduate programs and get their questions answered by CHBE faculty, students and staff. Liquid nitrogen […]