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.