Chemical and Biochemical Engineering - Faculty of Engineering

Kibret Mequanint seeks new life for weakened hearts
Western professor co-designs ultra-flexible cardiac patch
Life-saving snake venom
Mequanint and team create reptile-derived ‘super glue’ that stops bleeding in seconds

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Dr. Kibret Mequanint received $250,000 funding from the New Frontier Research Fund (NFRF) – See more

Engineering students will have a double-double learning experience when professor Lauren Briens guides them through the chemistry and business of a perfect cup of coffee. See more

Two Western researchers have received funding for partnership research projects that will help understand and prevent the spread of COVID-19. See more

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering professor Mita Ray was named the inaugural director of the university’s new WesternWater Centre, a research group eyeing water and environmental issues. See more