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Congratulations Graduate Student Summer Research Award Recipients

The Department of Chemistry is proud to announce the following Graduate Student Summer Research Award Recipients!

Agnes and Gilbert Hooley Scholarship in Chemistry Congratulations to: William Chappell, Dmytro Voskoboinyk, Angelica Pym, Seiya Ota, Jessica Toigo, Yihao Wang, Brian Low, Elham TorabianHead’s Graduate Student Scholarship Congratulations to: Paul Heine, Elsa Yuan, Albert Li, Kaeden Teindl, Jasemine HandjayaGraduate Student Summer...

Chemistry Undergrads Win Big at WCUCC!

Congratulations to Melika J. for receiving first place for best oral presentation and Ken H. for receiving third for best poster presentation at the Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference (WCUCC) at UBC Okanagan! This three-day conference highlights excellence in undergraduate research, while providing unique learning experiences for attendees.

UBC Vancouver is pleased to be named the host for WCUCC 2026.

Congratulations Undergraduate Teaching Award Recipients!

Congratulations to Charlotte Alexander, Karina Makarova, Mimansa Sidhu, Sarah Rundle, and Sean Stewart for receiving this year's Undergraduate TA awards. This award is given to undergraduate TAs who go above and beyond when teaching students taking our courses. Their exceptional dedication, leadership, and passion when engaging and helping our students is invaluable in supporting our teaching mission.

Congratulations Undergraduate RLE Award Winners!

Congratulations to Jordan Rumscheidt and Reanne Robles for receiving the Undergraduate Chemistry Society Research Laboratory Experience Excellence Award! Both have made outstanding contributions towards undergraduate research in the department.

Congratulations Michael Fryzuk Award Winners!

At the CHEM 449 & RLE Reception, Adam Thomas Sean Ford and Ana Luisa Ferreira Granja received the Michael Fryzuk Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Chemistry Research for their outstanding contributions towards undergraduate research in the department. Congratulations to both!

Dr. Anka Lekhi Receives West Coast Teaching Excellence Award

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Teaching, Dr. Anka Lekhi, who is one of the three recipients of the British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council (BCTLC) 2025 West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards!

Dr. Lekhi is recognized for her focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, and her innovative approaches to student learning. She has created tremendous learning opportunities for students, and has played a leading role in a major UBC initiative to enhance higher education...

A Digestive ‘Treasure Chest’ Shows Promise for Targeted Drug Treatment in the Gut

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at UBC has introduced a new drug delivery method that could revolutionize treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Published in Science, the study presents a technique called 'GlycoCaging', which allows medicine to be delivered directly to the lower gut—at doses up to 10 times lower than current treatments.

“With this technique, we have the...

Sabrina Scott Receives Inflection Award

Congratulations to Sabrina Scott, a well-deserved recipient of the Inflection Award! Inflection is the first-ever awards program dedicated to identifying and empowering the young scientists of tomorrow—those working on ground-breaking solutions to combat climate change. Sabrina is among a select group chosen through a rigorous evaluation process, standing out for her unwavering ambition, and her remarkable potential to drive tangible...

Dr.'s Nichols and Hein Awarded UBC Killam Teaching Prize

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Eva Nichols and Professor Jason Hein for each being recipients of the 2025 UBC Killam Teaching Prize!

The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching. Meet all 2025 Killam Teaching Prize recipients...

Congratulations Dr. Kayli Johnson!

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Teaching Dr. Kayli Johnson for receiving the H5P Award for Impressive Use of Multimedia!

H5P is a widely used open-source tool to develop interactive content and is also used in the CHEM 123 eChIRP. The H5P Awards are an international award recognizing the best uses of H5P in 6 different categories. Dr...

Congratulations Katrina Bergmann!

Congratulations to PhD student Katrina Bergmann from the Hudson group who has been awarded the 2024 Science Excellence in Service Award in the student category! This award recognizes staff, students and faculty whose service contributions have had a significant positive impact in achieving UBC Science's mission.

See a full list of winners here.

Two Chemistry Faculty Members Awarded Prestigious Killam Research Prize

Congratulations to Associate Professor Tao Huan and Professor Takamasa Momose for being honored as recipients of the prestigious UBC Killam Research Prize, with Professor Huan recognized in the early-career category and Professor Momose in the established-career category. This esteemed award celebrates their exceptional research and significant scholarly...

Dr. Laurel Schafer Receives UVic Presidents' Alumni Award

Dr. Laurel Schafer has been named a recipient for the University of Victoria Presidents’ Alumni Award. This award is presented by University of Victoria's President and the President of the UVic Alumni Association (UVAA) to distinguished alumni. This award recognizes the outstanding lifetime accomplishments of alumni who have either:

earned national or international regard
had a significant local impact...

Hydrogen Molecule Becomes Superfluid: A 50-Year-Old Prediction Confirmed

Professor Takamasa Momose's group has revealed clear experimental evidence that the hydrogen molecule becomes superfluid at the nanoscale, confirming a 50-year-old prediction. Using advanced laser spectroscopy, the team observed unique rotational behavior in liquid hydrogen molecules, demonstrating their superfluid nature.

Their findings, published in...

Dr. Tao Huan Named 2024 Rising Star in Measurement Science

Congratulations to Dr. Tao Huan for being named a 2024 Rising Star in Measurement Science by the American Chemical Society!

ACS Measurement Science Au recognizes early-career scientists from across the globe who are making significant contributions to the field of measurement science. Dr. Huan's article "Closing the...

2024 Chemistry Alumni Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2024 UBC Chemistry Alumni Award winners, Dr. Miguel A. Garcia-Garibay (Alumni Award of Distinction) and Dr. Erika Siren (Young Alumnus Award)!

Alumni Award of Distinction | Dr. Miguel A. Garcia-Garibay, PhD '89

This award recognizes an alumnus whose accomplishments are of such excellence that they provide inspiration and leadership to students and other alumni. The recipient has shown significant leadership either in their...

Chemistry Welcomes Assistant Professor Ido Levin

Dr. Ido Levin will join the Department of Chemistry on Aug 1, 2025, jointly appointed with the Department of Mathematics.

Dr. Levin is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Keller Lab at the University of Washington. He attended The Hebrew University of Jerusalem where he completed his BSc, MSc and PhD. He is the recipient of a Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar Award in recognition of his academic and research achievements...

Dr. Hein Receives R. U. Lemieux Award

Congratulations to Professor Jason Hein for being awarded the R. U. Lemiuex Award from the Chemical Institute of Canada! The R. U. Lemieux Award is presented to an organic chemist who has made a distinguished contribution to any area of organic chemistry and who is currently working in Canada.

Dr. Hudson Receives Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring

Congratulations to Associate Professor Zachary Hudson for receiving the 2024 Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring!

The Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring recognizes outstanding mentorship of numerous graduate students over many years. A champion of his students, Dr. Hudson has been consistently recognized as an outstanding graduate student mentor. His unwavering support and infectious enthusiasm for science...

Dr. Huan Receives the Fred Beamish Award

Congratulations to Associate Professor Tao Huan for receiving the Fred Beamish Award from the Canadian Society of Chemistry.

The Fred Beamish Award is presented to an individual who demonstrates innovation in research in the field of analytical chemistry, where the research is anticipated to have significant potential for practical applications....

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