Congratulation to Prof. Xiaotao Bi for receiving International CFB and Fluidization Technology Achievement Award
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 […]
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering professor Jian Liu, a CERC member to lead new Battery Innovation Centre
A new cutting-edge laboratory at UBC Okanagan – the Battery Innovation Centre, will provide a world-class space to advance battery innovations. It will be led by Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC) member, Prof. Jian Liu with about $2M in funding provided by BC’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. For more details, please […]
Public and local policymaker preferences for large-scale energy project characteristics
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 […]
Congratulations to recipients of 2024 UBC Sustainability Fellow
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
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 […]
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Jun Sian Lee Facility and Safety Officerjunsian@cerc.ubc.caClean Energy Research Centre (CERC), 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3Biorefining Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC), 2337 Lower Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Congratulations to the recipient of 2024 Dean’s Awards for Service – EDI
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. […]