Summer Research Assistant for Emissions Project
Project Name: Emissions from aviation engines using Sustainable Aviation Fuels Project Description: The USRA will assist our team in developing and using novel methods to measure the particulate emissions from a gas turbine burning regular and sustainable fuels. Special requirements: (department, GPA, specific courses, year level, skills): Preferably 3rd year or higher MEch Position duration […]
Summer Research Assistant in Fluid Mechanics I
Project Overview Leakage of reservoir fluids from oil and gas wells is a major public concern due to the risks of groundwater contamination and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Wells often pass through sensitive geological formations containing brines and hydrocarbons. To maintain wellbore integrity, a steel casing is installed inside the wellbore, and cement is pumped […]
Summer Research Assistant in Fluid Mechanics II
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Influence of Substrate Roughness on Spreading of Viscoplastic Drops Project Description The spreading of liquid drops on solid surfaces is central to technologies such as 3D printing, spray coating, construction materials, and functional surface design. While drop spreading on smooth surfaces is now well understood, much less is known about how surface […]
Summer Research Assistant in Fluid Mechanics III
Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics and how it addresses real-world industrial challenges Project overview Background Gas emissions are the key concern in the construction of oil and gas wells. The gas emission mainly occurs due to methane migration from constructed wells in which the annular space between the well’s wall and the rock layers is not sealed […]
Summer Research Assistant in Fluid Mechanics IV
Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Fluid Mechanics and Rheology Project Overview Leakage of CH₄ and other gases from oil and gas wells is a major source of industrial greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. This risk becomes even more consequential as depleted or repurposed reservoirs are used for carbon capture and storage (CCS), where CO₂ can migrate along compromised […]
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Courses with TA Opportunities
Please review the list below for the current opportunities for teaching assistants, and note which courses you wish to apply to. Please find the TA application portals and description of the types of duties, as well as important eligibility information and application instructions on our Teaching Assistantships page. List of Available Courses for 2026 Winter […]
Mar 25 | Distinguished Colloquium Seminar – Dr. Robert X. Gao: Integration of Physical and Data Sciences for Manufacturing Process and Product Quality Control
Guest speaker Dr. Robert X. Gao will explore advantage of integrating model-based and data-driven methods for manufacturing applications.
Learn About Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Find upcoming research opportunities in MECH labs available through the NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards and Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards. Open roles will be posted as they are received, so check our Research Opportunities page through the spring.