News from the department of Chemical Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering proudly recognized exceptional contributions from staff and faculty members at an annual State of the Faculty gathering. These honours celebrate service, research, teaching and innovation – all factors that strengthen McMaster’s community and advance its global impact.

Explore stories behind the brightest minds in engineering who are making a real-world impact in their communities, across the country and around the globe.

While top Google results for microneedle patches point to acne treatments and anti-aging solutions, researchers at McMaster University are proving that these tiny tools can be more than skin-deep. They see an opportunity to transform food safety and sustainability. 

Postdoctoral fellow Timothy Warner’s journey from Melbourne to McMaster began with a shared research interest, leading to diverse projects in chemical engineering.

Engineering professors and students have developed biodegradable seaweed-based tablets to make menstrual cups cleaner and more accessible, reducing its stigma and potentially detecting infections.

In the Higgins Lab at McMaster University, a team of researchers are tackling one of the planet’s most pressing challenges: how to turn harmful carbon dioxide (CO₂) into something useful; and do it affordably.

Co-founders Mary England, Patrick Clarkin, and Troy Gonidis developed Winged Wheelchair out of a first-year project.

Muskaan Opel – a Chemical and Bioengineering student – is building experience across disciplines to make the most of her time at McMaster and open doors to new opportunities.

The Sartorius BioProcess Automotion lab on McMaster's campus is advancing bioprocessing and biomanufacturing in Canada.

Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions, a global leader in water and wastewater treatment technologies, elevated learning experience by providing first-year engineering students with membrane filtration systems used in their industry.

Capstone Expo 2025 is an opportunity to experience the groundbreaking projects of McMaster Engineering students on the brink of their professional journeys.

Professors Heather Sheardown and Todd Hoare received more than $1M in total funding for their respective research projects.