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Read the latest announcements, media mentions and news for the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Club Mech Co-Presidents toast the graduating class of 2025!

Congratulations to our 2025 Spring Graduates!

Congratulations to all of our graduates who crossed the Chan Centre stage to receive your degrees on May 28, 2025! We were excited and honoured to celebrate your accomplishments, hard work and perseverance at our graduation and awards reception before Wednesday’s convocation ceremony. UBC Mechanical Engineering is proud to welcome the Class of 2025 to […]

Prof. Emeritus Mo Iqbal receives Emeritus College President's Award for Distinguished Service.

Prof. Emeritus Mo Iqbal recognized with award for distinguished service

The UBC Emeritus College has recognized Professor Emeritus Muhammad (Mo) Iqbal as a 2025 recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Service. The award honours UBC emeriti who have “displayed exceptional leadership in volunteer community services” since becoming UBC Emeriti, and awardees receive a $1000 prize for donation to their cause of choice. Dr. Iqbal’s […]

Dr. Naomi Zimmerman smiles at the viewer. She has mid-length light brown hair, and wears a purple, pink and white floral shirt.

Dr. Naomi Zimmerman nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

Congratulations to Associate Professor Naomi Zimmerman on being nominated in the 42nd Annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in the category, “Research, the Sciences & Technology.” These awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of women in Metro Vancouver across ten categories, and seek to inspire change by celebrating the impact of outstanding women leaders. Involving local […]

Seaspan Chair Dr. Adrien Desjardins stands on Main Mall at UBC Vancouver Campus. He smiles at the camera, wearing a dark blazer and light collared shirt.

UBC engineering professor appointed Seaspan chair to advance innovation in marine sector

UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science and Seaspan Shipyards are pleased to announce a new faculty chair position with a focus on marine innovation in robotics and autonomy. As UBC’s new Seaspan Chair in Robotics for Marine Vessels, Dr. Adrien Desjardins plans to use his expertise in sensing and robotics to develop innovations technologies for underwater environments.

UBC Mechanical Engineering alumna Polly Zou stands in front of a brick wall, smiling at the viewer. She has mid-length black hair and wears glasses with clear frames.

Alumni Spotlight: Engineering – A Career Path That Powers Possibilities

This article is from UBC Engineering Student and Alumni Spotlights. “I had a real sense of pride that I was working on products that save people’s lives. That’s something that engineering instills in you: that your job is to protect the public.” Polly Zou Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Job: Associate, McKinsey & […]