Our Department

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has a long and successful history of teaching, research, and collaboration with industry and science. Our department is home to over 45 faculty members with internationally-recognized expertise; many have served in UBC Applied Science leadership, hold Canada and Industry Research Chairs, and are Killam Teaching Prize winners. Our dedicated team of administrative, student services, and technical staff support our students and researchers as they pursue academic excellence and scientific innovation.

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About Our Department

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Careers at our department

Career Opportunities

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Our department faculty

Faculty & Staff Directory

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Awards and honours at our department

Awards, Chairs & Professorships

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Student Resources

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Technical Services

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Safety at MECH

Find safety training, procedures, resources, and connect with the Local Safety Team.

Committees

Learn about Committees working to serve our students, faculty and staff on issues like EDI.I, sustainability, and industry alignment.