UBC brings global maritime expertise to Vancouver for International OMAE Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering
The week of June 22 to 27, 2025 over 780 marine engineering industry members from all over the world gathered in Vancouver for OMAE 2025. OMAE is the leading international conference connecting marine industry and academic research expertise, sharing innovation in ocean, offshore and arctic engineering fields with global industry.
Alumni Spotlight: Champion varsity rower now developing electric powertrains for aviation
Perseverance and discipline helped Mechanical Engineering alumna Emma Starr succeed both in varsity rowing and her degree. She shares her experiences through undergraduate studies and in her career electrifying aviation.
Defence: Shayan Jannati – July 30, 2025 | 9 AM | Zoom – Quantitative Analysis of Cell Mechanics with a Focus on Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs)
Student name: Shayan Jannati Date:Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Zoom* Title: Quantitative Analysis of Cell Mechanics with a Focus on Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) *Those who wish to attend should contact G+PS at graduate.doctoral@ubc.ca for the link.
Defence: Xinglong Huang – July 29, 2025 | 4 PM | CEME 2071 – Development and Applications of Light Field Microscopy Systems for On-Chip 3D Characterization of Dynamic Samples in Microfluidic Platforms
Student name: Xinglong Huang Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Room 2071 of the CEME Building (6250 Applied Science Lane) Title: Development and Applications of Light Field Microscopy Systems for On-Chip 3D Characterization of Dynamic Samples in Microfluidic Platforms
Defence: Rahmi Ugras – July 21, 2025 | 12:30 PM | GSC 200 – Optimization of Clamping Conditions in Thin-Walled Part Machining
Student name: Rahmi Ugras Date: Monday, July 21, 2025 Time: 12:30 PM Location: Room 200 of the Graduate Student Centre (6371 Crescent Road) Title: Optimization of Clamping Conditions in Thin-Walled Part Machining
Alumni Spotlight: From an interest in automotive mechanics to controls engineer at Blue Origin
Alumnus Steve Zimmerman shares his journey from the Engineering Transfer Program to Mech 2, through undergraduate and master’s studies at UBC Mechanical Engineering, to his career with Blue Origin.
Defence: Hamed Nikookar – July 17, 2025 | 12 PM | Zoom – Characterizing the structure of post-flame agglomerated soot using simulations and experiments
Student name: Hamed Nikookar Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 12:00PM Location: Zoom* Title: Characterizing the structure of post-flame agglomerated soot using simulations and experiments *Those who wish to attend should contact G+PS at graduate.doctoral@ubc.ca for the link.
Order of the White Rose (undergraduate or graduate) – Apply by June 17
Order of the White Rose The Applied Science EDI.I Office is now seeking nominations for the Order of the White Rose — a prestigious award for exceptional women in engineering. The Order of the White Rose is an annual Canada-wide scholarship program with a leadership development support. Initiated by Polytechnique Montreal, this program is made […]
Defence: Mewael Isiet – July 2, 2025 | 12:30 PM | GSC 203 – Femtosecond two-pulse laser spall approach for metals and ceramics
Candidate: Mewael Isiet Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Time: 12:30 PM Location: Room 203 of the Graduate Student Centre (6371 Crescent Road)
Congratulations to our 2025 Spring Graduates!
On May 29, 2025 we were excited and honoured to celebrate the accomplishments of all of our spring graduates, as well as award winners who were recognized for their academic, design, and leadership excellence!