News – Tremaine Research Group

Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CSC) 2025

Group members Swaroop (senior researcher), Alexander (PDF), Sam (PhD student) and Brendan (MSc student) attended this year's CSC in Ottawa. It was a time for sharing our research, networking for new opportunities, and even re-uniting with past Tremaine group members! There was even a talk on the Raman spectroscopy of maple syrup... This post looks at the conference itself and our group members' experiences.

Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) Conference 2025

A strong contingent represented Tremaine Research Group at the 44th annual CNS Conference in Toronto from Jun 8-11. Kelvin Olivares, Haven Camillo, Jason Yap, Sam Binkley, and Brendan Carson all attended.

Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) Conference 2025

Tremaine group MSc. candidates Haven and Kelvin recently travelled to Ottawa to attend the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) Conference as part of their program (April 15-17 2025). During the conference, they had the opportunity to connect with industry representatives from major nuclear companies and organizations, gaining valuable insights into the current and future direction of the industry. Throughout the conference, we attended talks focused on innovations in nuclear energy and engaged with fellow students working on exciting research projects in the nuclear field. The experience was informative and inspiring as it highlighted the diverse opportunities available within the nuclear industry.

2025 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Joint Meeting

A joint meeting of the Technical Advisory Committees for two research programs funded by the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) and other industrial partners was held on Campus at the University of Guelph on May 6-7, 2024.

Haven Camillo honoured as TA of the month

Tremaine group M.Sc. candidate Haven Camillo was honoured as a Winter 2025 TA of the Month. As explained by Teaching Lab Technician Kitson Morden:

Kelvin Olivares awarded at UNENE conference

Congratulations to Tremaine group M.Sc. Candidate Kelvin Olivares, who was awarded the 2nd place Poster Prize at the recent UNENE 2024 R&D workshop.

Escape room success!

We enjoy group activities on some Fridays. Back in December,…

Jason Yap honoured as TA of the month

Tremaine group M.Sc. candidate Jason Yap was honoured as October 2024 TA of the Month. According to first-year Chemistry Lab Coordinator Dara Schaefer:

Pumpkin carving – Halloween 2024

Happy Halloween!

New MSc Candidate awarded for undergrad success

Jason Yap, the newest graduate student in the Tremaine Group, is accepting a prestigious award this week for success in his undergraduate program at University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM).