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PPC alumnus Bill Adams awarded the Dean’s Medal of Distinction

Bill Adams, a graduate of the Pulp and Paper Master of Engineering Program (1991), is an honoured recipient the 2020 Dean’s Medal of Distinction. The award recognizes deeply valued contributions to advance the Faculty of Applied Science’s vision, mission, and mandate, or of exemplary work in one of our member disciplines–Engineering, Nursing, Architecture and Landscape […]

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PPC welcomes new Director

PPC welcomes new Director

Dr. Orlando Rojas joins the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering as Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Forest Bioproducts, with shared affiliation in the Departments of Chemistry and Wood Science. He comes to UBC from Aalto University in Finland where he has led a national cluster to advance the Finnish material bioeconomy. His research […]

Richard Kerekes shares TAPPI Journal 2018 Best Paper Award

Richard Kerekes shares TAPPI Journal 2018 Best Paper Award

Richard Kerekes, Professor Emeritus in UBC’s Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, and co-author David  McDonald have received the 2018 Best Research Paper Award from the Journal of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI).  The publication entitled “Rewet in Wet Pressing of Paper” was recognized by the TAPPI Journal Editorial Board for […]