Congratulations Graduates of 2014!
The Department of Mechanical Engineering recently held their annual Graduation Reception ceremony, and would like to once again congratulate the graduating class of 2014! The event was held in Kaiser 1180. It was an opportunity to recognize the achievements of exceptional students graduating from the Mech department. Congratulations to all recipients! Letson Prizes (The Letson […]
UBC Student Creates Self-Folding Paper That Takes on Creative Shapes Before Your Eyes
Mechanical engineering master’s student Ata Sina is developing self-folding paper that when heated up magically transforms into multi-dimensional figures. The technology can be used for everything from origami-like decorations to sustainable packaging and insulation. Photo Credit: Don Erhardt
UBC research aims to reduce environmental impact of combustion engines.
UBC Mechanical Engineering assistant Professor Patrick Kirchen has received over $120,000 in funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) towards minimizing the environmental impacts of internal combustion engines through the optimization of the combustion process. Kirchen’s innovative approach will allow the research team – in collaboration with Canadian industry partners – to optimize combustion […]
Mech Celebrates Outstanding Students
The Department of Mechanical Engineering would like to congratulate the Department Scholar Award winners, Leadership Award winners, and the NX Certified students of this year. Each group of winners had their own celebration to recognize the achievements of exceptional students within the Mech department. Congratulations once again to all recipients! 2013 Department Scholars (This honourary designation […]
Power Point Options Presentation Available
Curious about the different options available in the Mechanical Engineering department? A Power Point presentation has been created to briefly go over the three Mechanical Engineering options (Biomedical, Thermofluids, and Mechatronics), what differences there are between the options and the general program, and how to apply to your chosen option. Please click here to download […]
USRA Job Postings Now Open
Several job postings have been released that require a NSERC USRA! If you are interested in looking at the jobs or how to apply for a NSERC USRA, please direct yourself to the Mechanical Engineering NSERC USRA information page.
Mechanical Engineering Professor Yusuf Altintas honoured by the President of Turkey
UBC Mechanical Engineering professor Yusuf Altintas has received the Engineering Science Special Award from the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) – Turkey’s highest science and engineering award – given annually to the scientist with the highest scientific recognition in engineering science who is Turkish but living outside Turkey. Altintas was honoured at […]
Mechanical Engineering Professor Boris Stoeber is working on a method to fabricate inexpensive microneedles.
No pain, great gain Inexpensive, pain-free microneedles are about to change how we receive injections, and hold promise for many other uses It’s a common scene in doctor’s offices everywhere: a child refuses to roll up his sleeve for a routine vaccination; the needle will sting. But the days of the menacing hypodermic needle […]
Mechanical Engineering Professor featured in The Globe and Mail
These injections won’t hurt a bit. Honest No one likes to get a needle – certainly not children and least of all Boris Stoeber, who had more cause for concern than most kids. As a child growing up in Germany, he suffered from hay fever so severe that he had to have an allergy shot […]