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 Society of Chemical Industry Merit Prize. She was named valedictorian for the Applied Science graduating class. She also received the Silver Medal from the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering in recognition of the highest academic standing in Chemical Engineering in 2024 at UBC. In addition to […]
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 at the top of her cohort, achieving a grade of 100% in a remarkable 10 courses. Her interest in sustainable engineering and biotechnologies led to co-op terms at STEMCELL Technologies and AGEIAS (Ah-Gee-Iss) Engineering Systems. As an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Vikram Yadav’s lab, Nomi […]
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 field in a broader context while having a real impact. It will be co-taught by faculty members from Arts and from Applied Science. You can find additional information and testimonials about the course here: Given the unique nature of the course, that much of the value […]
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 (PFAS) from River Water using Electrochemical Oxidation under the supervision of Dr. Madjid Mohseni and Dr. Fatemeh Asadi Zeidabadi. Aakash presented his research on the synthesis of equimolar copper-indium and copper nanoparticles for application in the catalytic pyrolysis of methane via molten metal catalysis, aiming to […]
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. Wilkinson is being recognized for his contributions in electrochemical energy conversion and storage which are invaluable to the advancement of science and engineering. Find more information about Dr. Wilkinson’s research on our website. Congratulations Dr. Wilkinson on this wonderful achievement!
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 second in the performance competition as well as a third place in the poster competition. With this result Wall-E-Car has qualified for the Annual Student Chem-E-Car competition which will be held November 1 and 2, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. You can find more about UBC Chem-E-car […]
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 Fellows embody the highest ideals of teaching excellence. Dr. Potvin plays a pivotal role in supporting the education of CHBE students by allowing and encouraging creative ways of thinking, problem solving and teamwork, necessary skills for any engineer. His focus on developing interdisciplinary and sustainable curriculum […]
Distinguished Speaker Seminar May 9, 2025: Tonio Buonassisi
Title: Fast-Tracking Sustainability: Accelerating Innovation with Computation and Automation Date and Time: May 9, 2025 | 1 p.m. PST Location: CHBE 102 Refreshments will be served at 12:50pm Abstract As climate change and global competition intensify, so does the pressure to innovate faster. In response, researchers are increasingly combining computational tools for rapid decision-making with robotics that interact directly with the physical world. These approaches span from partially automated workflows to fully autonomous, self-driving laboratories. While the promise of accelerated discovery is attracting growing interest and investment, realizing meaningful progress demands a strategic, long-term perspective — one that integrates infrastructure, research, and […]
The Danielle Salvatore Memorial Soccer Tournament
The inaugural Danielle Salvatore Memorial Soccer Tournament is being hosted on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at The UNA Community Field near UBC. This tournament, organized by Danielle’s family and friends, celebrates her vibrant spirit, her love of community, and the way she brought people together. Registration is now closed but the CHBE community can attend or volunteer. Please see the event link above. The Danielle Salvatore Memorial Fund All proceeds from the tournament will support the Danielle Salvatore Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps graduate students at UBC continue Danielle’s legacy in clean energy and innovation. Donations to the fund can also […]