ChemE Researchers’ Accidental Discovery May Lead to Improved Polymers
The accidental discovery by Chemical Engineering Professor Tim Bender and Post-Doctoral Fellow Benoit Lessard of an unexpected side product of polymer synthesis could have implications for the manufacture of commercial polymers used in sealants, adhesives, toys and even medical implants, the researchers say. Bender and Lessard discuss their discovery in a paper published this month in Macromolecular Rapid Communications and […]
Greg Evans Receives the University of Toronto Northrop Frye Award
Professor Greg Evans (ChemE) is this year’s recipient of the Northrop Frye Award, one of U of T’s Awards of Excellence. The Northrop Frye Award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond the University’s standard of excellence, setting themselves apart through innovation in teaching and their commitment to conveying the excitement and importance of […]
Engineering Professors Recognized with Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal
By the end of this year, 60,000 Canadians will have received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of their contributions to Canada. The medal was established to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne, and among this esteemed group of recipients are many members of U of T […]
Professor Shoichet Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
On February 6, Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, IBBME) will be awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, an award that marks the Queen’s 60th year of reign. “It’s a huge honour,” said Professor Shoichet. “You realize the importance of that honour when you look around at the other recipients.” Her nomination for the Queen’s […]
Professor Cheng One of Toronto Star’s People to Watch in 2013
Chemical Engineering Professor Yu-Ling Cheng, Director of U of T’s Centre for Global Engineering, has been named one of the Toronto Star’s 12 ‘People to Watch’ in 2013. Professor Cheng was singled out by The Star for her work leading a team that is designing a waterless, hygienic toilet that is safe and affordable for […]
Global Longevity Not Fairly Distributed, say U of T Researchers
A 100-year-old chemical formula, co-developed by one of U of T’s first female medical graduates, has helped U of T researchers determine that the global rise in life expectancy is not benefiting everybody equally. People are living longer on average than they were in 1970, and those extra years of life are being achieved at […]
BioZone’s Renovated and Expanded Space Opens
BioZone’s newly renovated and expanded space was officially opened December 4 with speeches, guided tours and a uniquely biochemical ribbon-cutting. Close to 100 faculty, students, alumni and other guests were on hand for the event and to help celebrate the research facility, a multidisciplinary centre for collaborative bioengineering research in the Department of Chemical Engineering […]
Six U of T Engineers Receive Ontario Professional Engineers Awards
Six members of the U of T Engineering community have been recognized by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) with Ontario Professional Engineers Awards. Alumnus John Bianchini (ChemE 8T5) has been awarded the Management Medal. Professors Doug Hooton (CivE) and Shaker Meguid (MIE) received Research and Development Medals. Professor Goldie Nejat (MIE) has been awarded the Young […]
Three Engineering Professors Named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada
Professors Elizabeth Edwards (ChemE), Frank Kschischang (ECE) and Jonathan Rose (ECE) have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) – one of Canada’s most prestigious academic honours. The RSC is the senior national body of distinguished Canadian scholars, artists and scientists. It consists of nearly 2,000 Fellows, who are selected by their peers for outstanding contributions to the […]
