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The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) provides exciting opportunities to learn about the transformation of raw materials into valuable products by chemical, biochemical, physical or electrochemical processes, as well as energy generation (bio, electro & thermo).
Congratulations to CHBE’s Dr. Jimmy Feng on being appointed a Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies UBC Scholar for 2014 - 2015. Dr. Feng plans to use his year in residence to carry out research in modeling cell mechanics, tissue morphogenesis and ferro-fluid self-assembly during his year in residence. DETAILS
Congratulations to Hafiz Rahman, CHBE PhD candidate, for winning the UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award for his outstanding contribution to teaching. His energy, enthusiasm and diligence in fulfilling his teaching responsibilities have made a positive impact on the quality of the learning environment at UBC. DETAILS
The inaugural Water & Environment Student Talks (WEST) took place this June at UBC. The conference brought together graduate students, young professionals and academics from across the Pacific Northwest. DETAILS
The CHBE ChemECar Team came first among 32 teams in the Regional competition in Pullman Washington on April 28, 2014. The team’s car was within 35 cm of the target. DETAILS
The second annual Electrochemical Society BC (ECSBC) Student Chapter held this year’s Young Electrochemists’ Symposium (YES) at CHBE. As well as a poster session, the symposium included talks and prizes for the best posters. DETAILS
Congratulations to CHBE professor Dr. Anthony Bi who was one of 49 new Fellows inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering at a ceremony that took place in Saint John's on June 26, 2014 in conjunction with the Academy’s 2014 Annual General Meeting and Symposium. DETAILS
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UBC Chemical & Biological Engineering professor John Grace was invested with the Order of Canada in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Wednesday May 7, 2014. He is among 10 new Officers of the Order of Canada - one of Canada's highest civilian honours, recognizing a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to community and service to Canada. Dr. Grace’s award recognises his contributions as a chemical engineer, notably to the development of cleaner technology for industrial processes and energy production. DETAILS
Congratulations to Professor David Wilkinson of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at UBC on leading one of the projects selected for funding from the CCEMC Grand Challenge: Innovative Carbon Uses.
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Dr. Jimmy Feng is appointed Peter Wall Institute Scholar
Congratulations to CHBE’s Dr. Jimmy Feng on being appointed a Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies UBC Scholar for 2014 - 2015. Dr. Feng plans to use his year in residence to carry out research in modeling cell mechanics, tissue morphogenesis and ferro-fluid self-assembly during his year in residence. DETAILS
Hafiz Rahman wins Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Congratulations to Hafiz Rahman, CHBE PhD candidate, for winning the UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award for his outstanding contribution to teaching. His energy, enthusiasm and diligence in fulfilling his teaching responsibilities have made a positive impact on the quality of the learning environment at UBC. DETAILS
WEST 2014: Inaugural UBC student conference brings together water community
The inaugural Water & Environment Student Talks (WEST) took place this June at UBC. The conference brought together graduate students, young professionals and academics from across the Pacific Northwest. DETAILS
Chem E car 2014 team takes first place in April regionals
The CHBE ChemECar Team came first among 32 teams in the Regional competition in Pullman Washington on April 28, 2014. The team’s car was within 35 cm of the target. DETAILS
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CHBE host second annual YES, July 2014
The second annual Electrochemical Society BC (ECSBC) Student Chapter held this year’s Young Electrochemists’ Symposium (YES) at CHBE. As well as a poster session, the symposium included talks and prizes for the best posters. DETAILS
Dr. Xiaotao (Tony) Bi inducted Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Congratulations to CHBE professor Dr. Anthony Bi who was one of 49 new Fellows inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering at a ceremony that took place in Saint John's on June 26, 2014 in conjunction with the Academy’s 2014 Annual General Meeting and Symposium. DETAILS
THE EXCHANGER - Spring 2013, is now online!
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John Grace Invested an Officer of the Order of Canada
UBC Chemical & Biological Engineering professor John Grace was invested with the Order of Canada in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Wednesday May 7, 2014. He is among 10 new Officers of the Order of Canada - one of Canada's highest civilian honours, recognizing a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to community and service to Canada. Dr. Grace’s award recognises his contributions as a chemical engineer, notably to the development of cleaner technology for industrial processes and energy production. DETAILS
UBC team led by Prof. David Wilkinson wins CCEMC funding
Congratulations to Professor David Wilkinson of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at UBC on leading one of the projects selected for funding from the CCEMC Grand Challenge: Innovative Carbon Uses.
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