Read the latest announcements, media mentions and news for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. View all news here.
Upgrading computational tools for sustainable development Jul 26, 2024
Dr. Amanda Giang co-edits PNAS special feature “Modeling Dynamic Systems for Sustainable Development” alongside collaborators from MIT, Harvard. | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change: A PNAS special feature shows potential of recent modeling advances to improve sustainability decision-making | Zero hunger. Affordable and clean energy. Reduced inequalities. These are […]
Energy Engineers’ Role in Advancing Sustainable Solutions
Learn more about our Master of Engineering Leadership program in Clean Energy Engineering | MEL: Energy engineers are at the forefront of the sustainable energy movement, playing a pivotal role in advancing solutions that are environmentally friendly and economically viable. Across the world, the demand for professionals in this field is growing rapidly as industries […]
Vancouver odour app chronicles behavioural responses to stink Jul 25, 2024
The initial findings of a UBC research collaboration collecting real-time public reports to map odour across Metro Vancouver have been published. The CBC talks to researcher Dr. Sahil Bhandari about this project lead by Dr. Naomi Zimmerman (MECH), Dr. Amanda Giang (MECH, IRES) and Sarah B. Henderson (SPPH). | CBC: Smell Vancouver publishes initial findings, […]
New concept explains how tiny particles navigate water layers, with implications for marine conservation
EurekAlert, Physics.org: A new UBC study published recently in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science has unveiled insights into how microscopic organisms such as marine plankton move through water with different density layers. Researchers Gwynn Elfring and Vaseem Shaik found that density layers, created by variations in temperature or salinity, influence the swimming direction […]
Professor Yusuf Altintas appointed to Order of Canada Jul 02, 2024
Dr. Yusuf Altintas, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC’s Vancouver campus, is one of four UBC community members to be named an Officer of the Order of Canada this week. This is the second highest level of recognition possible from the Order of Canada, and recognizes achievements and merit of a high degree, especially in service […]
Student Experience: From Working On Fusion Energy To Testing Humanoid Robotics Jun 25, 2024
This article is from UBC Engineering Student Spotlights. “I would love to be able to apply my knowledge to make our world a little more sustainable.” Robyn Xiong Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Why did you want to study engineering? There were a couple of different reasons. My brother did engineering, so […]
New UBC research facility accelerates innovation in B.C.’s hydrogen energy sector Jun 14, 2024
$23-million Smart Hydrogen Energy District shows viability of integrated energy systems. B.C.’s hydrogen infrastructure enters a new era with today’s launch of the $23-million Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) at UBC. Equipped with a hydrogen fueling station, this facility is expected to pave the way for breakthroughs in critical energy research. SHED will produce hydrogen […]
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Learn about upcoming events, department tours, and expert seminars.
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2nd Aug 2024 | 10:30:am
Seminar – Dr. K. Jimmy Hsia: Geometry-mediated Collective Cell Migration & Wound Healing
Geometry-mediated Collective Cell Migration & Wound Healing Speaker: Dr. K. Jimmy Hsia President’s Chair Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU); School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and School...
Upcoming Defences
Defences held in person are open to the public. Exams held via Zoom are by invitation only and are listed here for information.
Defence: Chung-Yu (Harkat) Tai – Apr 16, 2024 | 9:30 AM | CEME 2003
Model-based Spindle Health Monitoring Candidate: Chung-Yu (Harkat) Tai Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building (CEME) Room 2003
Defence: Behnam Karimi – Apr 12, 2024 | 10 AM | Graduate Student Centre, Rm 200
Virtual Blade Machining Candidate: Behnam Karimi Date: April 12, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Graduate Student Centre, Room 200, 6371 Crescent Road
Defence: Mohammad Zandsalimy – Mar 13, 2024 | 1 PM | Graduate Student Centre, Rm 200
Stability Analysis and Improvement in Computational Fluid Dynamics Candidate: Mohammad Zandsalimy Date: March 13, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Graduate Student Centre, Room 200, 6371 Crescent Road
Defence: Nafise Faridi Rad – Feb 4, 2024 | 4 PM | Zoom
Adaptive and Predictive Time Domain Passivity Control for Haptic Interfaces Candidate: Nafise Faridi Rad Date: February 4, 2024 Time: 4:00PM Location: Zoom
Defence: Ali Pourzahedi – Jan 24, 2024 | 12:30 PM | Graduate Student Centre, Rm 200
Bubbles in a Viscoplastic Fluid Candidate: Ali Pourzahedi Date: January 24, 2024 Time: 12:30 PM Location: Graduate Student Centre, Room 200, 6371 Crescent Road
See recent calls for applications to graduate awards. View all awards and funding here.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships – Apply by August 29 2024 (12PM)
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields. Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and international students […]
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship – Apply by July 15, 2024
As the most prestigious postdoctoral award in Canada, the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program provides the opportunity to bring top talent to join the research community at UBC. Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded to the very best postdoctoral researchers, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to Canada’s economic, social and research-based growth. Deadline: Monday, […]
CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award – Apply by May 31 (8AM)
The CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards are made to individuals who have completed PhD dissertations representing original work that makes an unusually significant contribution to the discipline. Graduate programs may submit up to two nominations: one in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering and one in Social Sciences. Two CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards will be awarded at the […]
Spring Graduate Awards Competition – Apply by May 13 (8 AM)
A number of university awards for the upcoming academic year are available to current and incoming graduate students. The maximum value of funding that can be offered to a student is $16,000, or up to $22,000 for the #491 Rick Hansen “Man in Motion” Fellowship, or $25,000 for the #6495 Andrew Nord Fellowships in Rheumatology […]
Faculty & Staff: 2025 Queen Elizabeth Scholars Program – LOI due May 6, 2024
Please note: this funding opportunity is for faculty members and staff, rather than students. The Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program was created to improve global talent exchange between Canada and other nations. The 2025 QES competition will support projects that focus on the adaptation, response and resilience to a changing climate. This includes (but is […]
Order of the White Rose – Apply by Jun 17
The Order of the White Rose scholarship is open to women in engineering and graduates of any engineering undergraduate program who are planning to pursue an MASc or PhD in engineering. Amount: $50,000 Deadline: June 17, 2024, at 15:00 (3:00 pm) Pacific Standard Time (PST) Eligibility and How to Apply To be eligible for the scholarship, the candidate […]
CIHR, NSERC + SSHRC CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – Apply by May 17 (4pm)
CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – Spring 2024 Competition The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS) Program supports high-caliber Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS […]