Richard Kerekes, Professor Emeritus in UBC’s Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, and co-author David McDonald have received the 2018 Best Research Paper Award from the Journal of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI). The publication, entitled “Rewet in Wet Pressing of Paper”, was recognized by the TAPPI Journal Editorial Board for its […]
First Place went to Anoosha Pai from Biomedical Engineering, while CHBE student Karl Zimmerman took home both Runner Up and the People’s Choice award. The competition was judged by CHBE’s Dr. Vikramaditya Yadav, guest speaker Dr. Noemie-Manuelle Dorval Courchesne, and APSC’s Wendy McHardy. All competitors: Competitor Thesis Title Francesco D’Acierno Strong, Green, and Nano: Making […]
During the 4th annual #BCtech Summit (March 11-13, 2019), businesses and entrepreneurs from around Vancouver and BC gathered at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Showcasing UBC technology, the RES’EAU WaterNET team was represented by Dr. Madjid Mohseni, as well as Karl Zimmermann and Sid Bhartia. They were joined by members of UBC’s Emerging Media Lab and […]
Dr. Negar Mirvakili was recently awarded one of two BioProducts Institute Rising Star Graduate Awards. Dr. Mirvakili successfully defended her PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering in late December 2018. She also earned her BASc and MASc in Chemical and Biological Engineering at UBC. Dr. Mirvakili has conducted research in surface science, engineering and nanotechnology […]
CHBE professor Heather Trajano is a recipient of UBC’s 2018 Faculty Research Awards. Dr. Trajano received UBC’s Killam Research Fellowship, which enables faculty to pursue full-time research during a recognized study leave. On her upcoming study leave, Dr. Trajano will explore the next big opportunity in biorefining, use of solid catalysts to transform wood, […]
Residents of Dzit’lain’li (Middle River) IR9, of the Tl’azt’en First Nations in British Columbia, had a lot to celebrate as 2018 drew to a close. New homes and docks along the Middle River are being discussed, as is a new store and school – positive changes designed to attract former residents back to the community. […]
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