Clean Energy Research Centre Seminar June 13th: Dr. Chris Greig
Title: To achieve net-zero, we must confront three systemic failures Date and Time: June 13th, 2025 at 11am Location: CHBE 202 Speaker: Dr. Chris Greig, Senior Research Scientist at the Andlinger Center for Energy andthe Environment, at Princeton University Abstract: In recent years, most nations and numerous major corporations have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions […]
Nomi Danzig shares her experience in Chemical and Biological Engineering
Nomi Danzig is a class of 2025 alumnus of the Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) program at UBC. During her time here, Nomi was an exceptional student, being at the top of her cohort each of her years in the program. Upon graduation, Nomi received the Governor General’s Silver Medal in Applied Science and the […]
Nomi Danzig Awarded Governor General’s Silver Medal
Nomi Danzig, who completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering in May 2025, has been awarded a Governor General’s Silver Medal. Nomi arrived at UBC in 2020 as the Toronto District School Board’s top scholar. In each of her years of study in the chemical and biological engineering program, she was […]
APSC 367 – Humanitarian Engineering: Politics & Practice
This is an interdisciplinary course, offered for the 3rd time in September 2025, that will have students from Engineering (any discipline), Political Science, and International Relations work together in teams to tackle real-world humanitarian challenges in collaboration with partnering NGOs. This presents a unique opportunity for cross-disciplinary collaboration and to explore your work and your […]
CHBE Students win Research Paper Presentation awards at AIChE Regional Student Conference
Congratulations to Chemical & Biological Engineering student Laura Gomes Carvalho and Chemical Engineering student Aakash Kanagala on winning 2nd place and 3rd place respectively in the Research Paper Presentation Competition at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Pacific Northwest (PNW) student conference. Laura presented her work on the degradation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances […]
Dr. David Wilkinson named a 2025 Fellow of the International Society of Electrochemistry
We are happy to announce that Dr. David Wilkinson has been recognized as a 2025 Fellow of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE). The ISE, founded in 1949, focuses on advancing electrochemical science and technology and disseminating this knowledge. The fellows of ICE embody the commitment to improving electrochemistry and upholding the society’s values. Dr. […]
UBC Chem-E-Car team wins multiple awards at AIChE Student Conference
The UBC Chem-E-Car Design Team won the Regional Chem-E-Car Design Competition at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Pacific Northwest (PNW) student conference at University of Calgary held April 11 and 12, 2025. The Chem-E-Car team submitted two cars, Wall-E-Car and Gru-Mobile. Wall-E-Car won both the Chem-E-Car performance competition and poster competition. Gru-Mobile placed […]
Dr. Gabriel Potvin named a 2025 3M National Teaching Fellow
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) is proud to announce that Dr. Gabriel Potvin has been named a 3M National Teaching Fellow from the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE). This prize is Canada’s most prestigious recognition in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level. The 3M National Teaching […]
