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Global Ideas Institute
2012-13 Mentor Profiles
Crystal Bennett | Stacey Bocknek | Anupam Chaudhri | Michael Cienello |Hormuz Dadabhoy | Zachary Fanni | Michelle Forrester | Kaitlyn Green | Gordon Grisé | Shantha Karthigesu | Nessa Kenny | Justin Keung | Sarah Misu Lee | Leah Nosal | Mike Nyman | Fern Ramoutar | Amna Raza | Rebecca Roberts | Jordan Scantlebury | Krista Singh | Jason Stern | Kerry Sun
Krista Singh is a first-year Master
of Applied Science student in the
Department of Chemical Engineering
and Applied Chemistry. With a strong
interest in sustainable energy, Krista’s
research is focused on improving the
efficiency of using waste biomass for
energy. To complement her studies,
Krista is a member of Leaders of
Tomorrow: Graduate, a student-run
organization that aims to help graduate
students develop their leadership skills,
preparing them to be leaders in industry
and society. Krista holds a Bachelor of
Engineering in engineering chemistry
from Queen’s University, where she
graduated with first class honours.
Similar to chemical engineering,
engineering chemistry is a unique and
intensive program that certifies its
graduates as both chemical engineers
and chemists. During the pursuit of her
undergraduate degree, Krista interned
with Imperial Oil Limited, helping to
improve the energy efficiency of one
of their plants, as well as Encana Corporation, where she helped with
the estimation of their greenhouse
gas emissions. |