Student Award Recipients
The Department of Chemical Engineering recognizes and celebrates students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and meaningful engagement within the TMU community. These awards and scholarships support undergraduate and graduate students at various stages of their academic programs.
Award recipients are organized by academic year, academic standing, and merit, reflecting a broad range of academic and professional achievements.
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2025 / 2026 Award Recipients
Dr. Robert A. Guerriere Award
Yathushan Rajendran received this award in recognition of academic excellence as a fourth-year undergraduate student or a first-year graduate student in the Chemical Engineering MEng or MASc program at Toronto Metropolitan University.
MASc Excellence Award
Dhanvin Lad received the MASc Excellence Award in recognition of academic excellence in his fourth year studies in the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS).
PhD Excellence Award - 2nd year
Recognized for her outstanding research and scholarly achievements, Mahdis Zarei was awarded the PhD Excellence Award (2nd year).
PhD Excellence Award - 2nd year
Recognized for her outstanding research and scholarly achievements, Amira Mohamed was awarded the PhD Excellence Award (2nd year).
PhD Excellence Award - 3rd year
Recognized for her outstanding research and scholarly achievements, Paloma Lins Barros was awarded the PhD Excellence Award (3rd year).
Stalin Boctor Graduating Student Award 2025
Dhanvin Lad received the 2025 Stalin Boctor Graduating Student Award in recognition of outstanding academic excellence within the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS).
Sarwan Sahota Award
Thanesh Arulneswaran received the Sarwan Sahota Award in recognition of academic excellence and contributions to the university community.
Sarwan Sahota Award
Vansh Hira received the Sarwan Sahota Award in recognition of academic excellence and contributions to the university community
Year 2 - Chemical Engineering Faculty Award
This award recognizes a full-time Chemical Engineering Co-op student in the 6th or 7th semester who has successfully completed the first four years of the program, is in clear academic standing, and demonstrates a high cumulative grade point average throughout each year of study.
Year 3 - Chemical Engineering Faculty Award
Vansh Hira received the Sarwan Sahota Award in recognition of academic This award recognizes a full-time Chemical Engineering Co-op student in the 6th or 7th semester who has successfully completed the first four years of the program, is in clear academic standing, and demonstrates a high cumulative grade point average throughout each year of study.
Year 4+ Chemical Engineering Faculty Award
This award recognizes a full-time Chemical Engineering Co-op student in the 6th or 7th semester who has successfully completed the first four years of the program, is in clear academic standing, and demonstrates a high cumulative grade point average throughout each year of study.
Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Scholarships Award
Lia Aloi received the Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Scholarships Award in recognition of high academic achievement, leadership within an academic and extracurricular environment.
2024 / 2025 Award Recipients
The Honourable George W. Vari Friendship Award
Dhanvin Lad received the Honourable George W. Vari Friendship Award in recognition of academic excellence, community involvement, and leadership contributions.
John Beck Scholarship Award
Vansh Hira received the John Beck Scholarship Award in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and promise in engineering.
PhD Excellence Award 4th year Award
Zahra Parsa received the PhD Excellence Award (4th year) in recognition of her outstanding research performance and academic achievements.
2023 / 2024 Award Recipients
Sarwan Sahota Award
Ali Althaher received the Sarwan Sahota Award in recognition of academic excellence and contributions to the university community.
PhD Excellence Award - 3rd year
Recognized for her outstanding research and scholarly achievements, Paloma Lins Barros was awarded the PhD Excellence Award (3rd year).