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July 4, 2023Listen to Dr. Yasmine Abdin on CBC Radio Active Discussing Her Team’s Development of Carbon Fibres from Bitumen.
Don't miss Dr. Yasmine Abdin on CBC Radio Active discussing her groundbreaking research in developing carbon fibres from bitumen.
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June 27, 2023Dr. Vikramaditya Yadav and Dr. Zachary Hudson Received the Killam Teaching Awards 2022/2023!
Dr. Vikramaditya Yadav and Dr. Zachary Hudson have been recognized with the 2022/2023 Killam Teaching Awards for their exemplary contributions.
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June 26, 2023Dr. Yasmine Abdin and Her Team Have Successfully Transformed Bitumen into Carbon Fibres.
Dr. Yasmine Abdin and her team at UBC have achieved a remarkable feat by successfully transforming bitumen from Alberta's oilsands into high-quality carbon fibe
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June 26, 2023Dr. Taraneh Sowlati Received the CORS Merit Award
Professor Taraneh Sowlati of UBC Forestry receives the CORS Merit Award for remarkable contributions in operational research. Congratulations!
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June 24, 2023BPI Hosts TAPPI Nano 2023 Lab Tour
BPI hosted an exclusive lab tour for a group of TAPPI Nano 2023 guests. The event, held on June 12th, provided a unique opportunity for participants to explore.
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June 5, 2023Dr. Martinez Elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Martinez on becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering! The Canadian Academy of Engineering comprises over 800 Fellow
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June 2, 2023Dr. Jiang & Dr. Paradis Received NSERC Discovery Grants
Congratulations to BPI Researchers, Dr. Feng Jiang and Dr. Gregory Paradis, on receiving NSERC Discovery Grants!
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May 10, 2023Meet Our Newest EDI.I Committee Member!
We are thrilled to introduce Ariane as the newest member of our EDI.I (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality) Committee. With her impressive background and dedication to creating positive change, Ariane will bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the team. Currently pursuing…
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May 9, 2023BPI Annual Report FY2021-2022 Released
We are thrilled to present BioProducts Institute's annual report for the fiscal year 2021-2022, which highlights the exceptional resilience and dedication of our researchers, staff, and faculty during the pandemic and the recovery phase. In light of the urgent need to reduce CO2 emissions, BPI…
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April 13, 2023BPI Celebrated Its First Community Day
BPI's first Community Day was held on March 30th, 2023, and was attended by more than 90 young researchers, faculty, and staff members from the BPI community...
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April 12, 2023BPI Welcomes Dr. Ingo Burgert for his Sabbatical!
ETH Zurich's Dr. Ingo Burgert will be joining BPI for the next few months for his sabbatical! Ingo has been a Professor in Wood Materials Science at ETH Zurich and Empa, since 2011. He studied wood science and technology at the University of Hamburg, Germany and obtained a doctoral degree at the…
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March 30, 2023Breakthrough Water Treatment Method by Dr. Mohseni Eliminates Harmful Chemicals
Global News features Dr. Mohseni for developing a water treatment method that permanently removes risky chemicals from drinking water.