CERC News
Congratulations to eight CERC members who received 2025 Peter Wall Legacy Awards
September 19, 2025
UBC is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards. Each year, these prestigious UBC awards provide approximately $4 million to push forward innovative faculty and student research tackling major sustainability challenges in British Columbia and around the world. The Wall Legacy Awards are made possible by an extraordinary […]
July 28, 2025
We wish to congratulate Professor Gregory Paradis, a CERC member from UBC Department of Forest Resources Management, for receiving $300,000 award from Innovate BC’s Ignite Program. Through its Ignite program, Innovate BC has awarded $1.5 million across five cutting-edge B.C.-based research and development projects focused on creating solutions that equip industries to tackle priority challenges head-on. From […]
Congratulations to Dr. Gregory Paradis to be awarded 2025 Eldon Gunn Service Award
June 23, 2025
We wish to congratulate Professor Gregory Paradis, a CERC member from UBC Department of Forest Resources Management, for being awarded the 2025 Eldon Gunn Service Award by Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS). The Eldon Gunn Service Award is presented to members of the CORS who have made outstanding contributions of time and service to the […]
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 We are happy to announce that Professor 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. […]
Congratulations to Prof. Naoko Ellis for receiving 2024/2025 Killam Teaching Prize
April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025 Professor Naoko Ellis (CERC Associate Director, Research) is among the three faculty members in Faculty of Applied Science who received the Killam Teaching Prize 2024/2025. The recipients of the Killam Teaching Prize are nominated by students, colleagues, and alumni in recognition of their excellence in teaching. For the announcement of this prize from Applied […]
Faculty of Applied Science News
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UBC researchers discover microbes turning food waste into energy emma.fennell Thu, 10/23/2025 – 12:23 Engineering Research Excellence The Surrey Biofuel Facility. Photo: FortisBC This article originally appeared on When 115,000 tonnes of food waste hit Surrey's processing facility each year, an invisible army goes to work—billions of microbes convert everything from […]
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UBCO engineers test rubble from destroyed buildings to help “rebuild Ukraine” emma.fennell Wed, 10/22/2025 – 14:26 Engineering Okanagan 4 Ukraine Foundation founding member Iryna Storozhuk, left, sits beside student Alexa Hum. In the back row, UBCO Professor Gord Lovegrove stands beside team members Hans Nicolajsen Suarez, Jacques Aritanto, Arman Hajiabdolmajid, Alexander […]
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Three UBC Applied Science experts announced as Canada Research Chairs emma.fennell Wed, 10/22/2025 – 11:28 Engineering Research Excellence SCARP From left: Dr. Purang Abolmaesumi, Dr. Nozomu Yachie and Dr. Martino Tran. This article originally appeared on Three researchers from the UBC Faculty of Applied Science have been named or reappointed as […]
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Changemakers invited to chart their future with UBC Okanagan's new Master of Design emma.fennell Mon, 10/20/2025 – 16:08 Engineering External This article originally appeared on UBC Okanagan School of Engineering. The Master of Design program, taught by faculty from the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering and the Faculty of Creative and […]
Upcoming Events
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Nov
5CERC Special Seminar: How LNG export is bringing big changes to regional energy markets
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
How LNG export is bringing big changes to regional energy markets Wednesday, November 5 @ 2:00 PM Location: Room 202, 2360 East Mall (CHBE Building), Vancouver Speaker: Fred Heutte, Senior Policy Associate of NW Energy Coalition Abstract After decades of plans, controversies and delays, British Columbia is now rapidly joining the top tier of global...
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Nov
17Clean Energy Research Centre Lab Tour – Climate Emergency Week 2025
2:00 pm – 4:10 pm
Clean Energy Research Centre Lab Tour Date & Time: Monday, November 17 @ 2:00-4:10 PM Starting location: CHBE atrium (main floor), 2360 East Mall, Vancouver. Explore the cutting-edge research driving UBC’s Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC). Led by Dr. Pat Kirchen, this guided tour offers participants a behind-the-scenes look at CERC-affiliated laboratories across campus. You’ll...
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Nov
1810:00 am – 11:00 am
From Learning to Lasting Change: Empowering the next generation in times of Climate Emergency Date & Time: Tuesday, November 18 @ 10-11 AM Location: BC Hydro Theatre, Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS), 2260 West Mall, Vancouver. Join industry and research experts for a panel discussion identifying the skills necessary for future jobs that...
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Past Events
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Oct
2811:00 am – 12:00:pm
An Overview of Research Work on Biomass Thermochemical Conversion Conducted at CNRS Nancy, France October 28, 2025 @ 11:00 AM Location: Room 202, UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering Building (CHBE, 2360 East Mall) Speaker: Dr. Anthony Dufour, Research Scientist from CNRS (The National Center for Scientific Research, Nancy, France) Abstract This presentation introduces the research...
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20Joint Seminar – The Role of Time in Transitions: Towards a Politics of time
1:00 pm – 3:00:pm
The Role of Time in Transitions: Towards a Politics of time Monday October 20, 2025 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Room 202, UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering Building (CHBE, 2360 East Mall) Speaker: Dr. Bregje van Veelen, Visiting Research at University of Victoria from University of Lund Description How do ideas of time...
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Oct
15Energy Storage: The Swiss Army Knife of the Modern Electric Power System – CERC Special Seminar
2:00 pm – 3:00:pm
Energy Storage: The Swiss Army Knife of the Modern Electric Power System Wednesday October 15 @ 2:00 PM Location: Room 202, 2360 East Mall (CHBE Building), Vancouver Speaker: Jim Lazar, Senior Advisor to the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) Abstract The modern electric power system includes a wide range of resources: Traditional resources like nuclear, coal,...
Congratulations to eight CERC members who received 2025 Peter Wall Legacy Awards
September 19, 2025
UBC is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards. Each year, these prestigious UBC awards provide approximately $4 million to push forward innovative faculty and student research tackling major sustainability challenges in British Columbia and around the world. The Wall Legacy Awards are made possible by an extraordinary […]
July 28, 2025
We wish to congratulate Professor Gregory Paradis, a CERC member from UBC Department of Forest Resources Management, for receiving $300,000 award from Innovate BC’s Ignite Program. Through its Ignite program, Innovate BC has awarded $1.5 million across five cutting-edge B.C.-based research and development projects focused on creating solutions that equip industries to tackle priority challenges head-on. From […]
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 We are happy to announce that Professor 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. […]
Congratulations to Prof. Naoko Ellis for receiving 2024/2025 Killam Teaching Prize
April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025 Professor Naoko Ellis (CERC Associate Director, Research) is among the three faculty members in Faculty of Applied Science who received the Killam Teaching Prize 2024/2025. The recipients of the Killam Teaching Prize are nominated by students, colleagues, and alumni in recognition of their excellence in teaching. For the announcement of this prize from Applied […]
RCAF Scholarship application goes live on April 22, 2025
April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025 Forwarding message from RCAF Foundation The RCAF Scholarship application will go live on April 22, 2025—mark your calendars! Student Scholarships – RCAF Foundation Designed to support Canada’s future aviation and aerospace leaders, these $1,000 scholarships are open to students 25 years old or younger who are entering or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Canada. The scholarships aim to […]
Congratulations to Prof. Anthony Lau for receiving research grant from NSERC Alliance program
March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025 We are pleased to announce that Prof. Anthony Lau, an active member of CERC, has been awarded a 3-year research grant under the NSERC Alliance program for his work on sustainable waste management and renewable energy. This project, in collaboration with Providence Health Care (PHC), aims to develop innovative solutions for converting food […]
March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025 Taken from Office of Research Prizes & Awards webpage UBC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Faculty Research Awards. UBC’s Faculty Research Awards recognize the research excellence and scholarly achievements of faculty from across all disciplines, ranging from the applied sciences and medicine to the social sciences and humanities. Award […]
UBC Sustainability Scholars – Call for applications closes January 24
January 22, 2025
Forwarded from UBC Sustainability HUB The UBC Sustainability Hub is offering UBC graduate students the opportunity to work on funded sustainability internship projects. They are currently accepting applications for 46 internships that will commence May 1, 2025. Current UBC graduate students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to confirm the eligibility requirements and apply. Successful candidates work […]
Dr. Kasun Hewage, Dr. Peter Englezos named Engineering Institute of Canada Fellows
December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024 Dr. Kasun Hewage, CERC Associate Director (Development), Professor at UBCO School of Engineering Dr. Peter Englezos, CERC member, Professor at UBCV Chemical and Biological Engineering Department Below is an adapted summary of a post from UBC Applied Science Website Two CERC members Dr. Kasun Hewage and Dr. Peter Englezos among 21 engineers […]
Congratulations to ten CERC members who received 2024 Peter Wall Legacy Awards
December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024 During the Peter Wall Legacy Awards ceremony last week, UBC President, Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, in the presence of Dr. Peter Wall himself, presented awards to inaugural recipients of the Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards, funded by the $100M+ Peter Wall Endowment and valued at a total of $4M annually. All projects […]
Congratulation to Prof. Shahab Sokhansanj for receiving BC Bioenergy Sector Researcher Award 2024
November 1, 2024
Dr. Shahab SokhansanjDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC On Friday, October 25th, 2024, BC Bioenergy Network announced the five winners of the 2024 BC Bioenergy Sector Awards during a virtual ceremony. This was the fourth annual celebration of the BC Bioenergy Sector Awards. These awards recognize outstanding leadership and contributions to British Columbia’s bioenergy […]
Congratulations to Prof. Jongho Lee and Prof. Feng Jiang for receiving UBC’s CoLab PhD Funding
October 8, 2024
Dr. Jongho LeeUBC Civil Engineering Dr. Feng JiangUBC Forestry Two CERC members — Dr. Jongho Lee from UBC Civil Engineering and Dr. Feng Jiang from UBC Forestry, along with Dr. Simcha Srebnik from UBC CHBE, are among the first cohort of researchers to receive $53,000 in annual renewable funding from the newly launched UBC Collaborative […]
2025 Research Facility Support Grants (RFSG) competition – Call for Application
September 24, 2024
The Research Facility Support Grants (RFSG) competition provides funding for the operation, maintenance, replacement, repair or upgrade of equipment used in UBC facilities to support research. It intended to enhance UBC research, training, and equipment sustainability. RFSGs provide up to $50,000 for a term of one year (1) to provide one-time bridge funding to support staff […]
2025 Eni Award Call for Proposal
September 19, 2024
Eni, in the framework of the 2025 Edition of the Eni Award Prizes, which aim to encourage a better use of conventional energy sources, to promote the gradual decarbonization of the energy system through the use of renewable sources, as well as to encourage research on environmental protection and to help new generations of researchers […]
2024 Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant – Call for Application
September 19, 2024
Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation has an opportunity for students who are Canadian or permanent residents. The “Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant” is awarded annually, at a value of $10,000. Depending on the caliber and worthiness of applicants and projects, the Foundation will award as many as three $10,000 grants each year. The […]
September 3, 2024
Dr. Fariborz TaghipourDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC Prof. Fariborz Taghipour (a CERC member), together with his UBC co-applicants — Prof. Mark MacLachlan (UBC Chemistry) and Prof. Sean Smukler (Faculty of Land and Food Systems) was awarded $2,640,000 grant through the NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative (SARI) for his project entitled “Development of a […]
August 15, 2024
Dr. Xiaotao Tony BiDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC Professor Xiaotao Bi of University of British Columbia, the CERC director has been presented the International Circulating Fluidized Bed and Fluidization Technology Achievement Award at the 14th International Circulating Fluidized Beds (CFB) and Fluidization Technology conference in Taiyuan, China (July 22-25, 2024). This award recognizes […]
Congratulations to recipients of 2024 UBC Sustainability Fellow
July 23, 2024
Dr. Qingshi TuDepartment of Wood Science, UBC Prof. Qingshi Tu became a UBC Sustainability Fellow, joining a cohort of faculty to advance sustainability education at the university. He joined other two faculty members — Caren Lombard (Sauder), Tamara Etmannski (Applied Science) as this year’s fellows in the category of “Accounting for Climate Change: Expanding civil […]
Congratulations to ISME/IWA BioCluster Rising Star Award winner
July 23, 2024
Dr. Ryan ZielsDepartment of Civil Engineering, UBC Prof. Ryan Ziel won the ISME/IWA BioCluster Rising Star Award for his innovative research on microbial communities transforming waste into high-value resources. Dr. Ryan Ziels is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, with appointments in the Genome Sciences and Technology and Environmental Engineering programs at […]
Congratulations to the recipient of 2024 Dean’s Awards for Service – EDI
June 27, 2024
Dr. Heather TrajanoDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC Dr. Heather Trajano, Associate Professor, received the Dean’s Faculty Award for Service, specifically for her commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII). Dr. Trajano’s initiatives have significantly advanced the CHBE department’s EDII goals, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for students and staff alike. […]
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Carbon removal for a just transition
November 7, 2024
Sara Nawaz, Duncan McLaren, Holly Caggiano, Andrew Dana Hudson & Celina Scott-Buechler Holly Caggiano (a CERC member from UBC Planning & Public Policy, Rutgers’ Bloustein School) and her co-authors published an article in the prestigious journal — Climate Policy, entitled “Carbon removal for a just transition” (PDF). Key policy insights
Public and local policymaker preferences for large-scale energy project characteristics
August 7, 2024
Holly Caggiano, Sara M. Constantino, Chris Greig & Elke U. Weber Holly Caggiano (a CERC member from UBC Planning & Public Policy, Rutgers’ Bloustein School) and her co-authors published an article in the prestigious journal — Nature Energy, entitled “Public and local policymaker preferences for large-scale energy project characteristics” (PDF). Some key takeaways:* Direct benefits like job creation and […]
Energy literacy: towards a conceptual framework for energy transition
February 10, 2023
Derek Gladwin & Naoko Ellis An article on energy literacy for energy transition, with a focus on building conceptual frameworks for working through energy transition on technical and social levels. This framework may help build the thinking around energy transition, especially when engaging with stakeholders.
Clean energy strategies and pathways to meet British Columbia’s decarbonization targets
November 25, 2022
British Columbia (BC) recently released the CleanBC policy framework to promote clean energy and mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…….
June 30, 2022
Over the past year, CERC members have collectively made significant progress in research, development and outreach activities even under the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. Read more about some highlights from the past year.
WORLD ENERGY TRANSITIONS OUTLOOK 2022
April 28, 2022
the Executive summary (shared by Mr. Wilfried Biya, Permanent Observer of IRENA to the United Nations and Chief of New York Office) of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s World Energy Transitions Outlook, which was released during the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue on 29 March 2022. The Report outlines a pathway for the world to […]