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We are the largest engineering school in Canada, with over 10,500 students enrolled in 2021. In 2019/20, external research funding from Canadian and international partners exceeded $86.8 million, a strong indication of our extensive industry partnerships and the excellence of our engineering research programs.
News
Prof's research uses AI to revolutionize cancer diagnosis
Waterloo Engineering researchers have invented a digital medical imaging system that significantly improves the cancer detection process to deliver immediate results.
Led by Dr. Parsin Haji Reza, a professor in Waterloo’s Department of Systems Design Engineering, the research team has developed the Photon Absorption Remote Sensing (PARS) system, a built-from-scratch technology that is faster than traditional cancer-detection methods and aims to deliver a diagnosis in minutes — enabling prompt surgical intervention.
Prof elected Fellow of Royal Society of Arts
Dr. Alexander Wong has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (commonly known as the Royal Society of Arts, or RSA).
Wong is a Professor in the Department of Systems Design Engineering. His research interests include Artificial Intelligence, medical imaging, autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure.
Distinguished Teaching Award for Engineering prof
Dr. Carol Hulls, Associate Chair, Teaching and Continuing Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, has won a Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) for 2024.
Administered by the Centre for Teaching Excellence, the DTA is awarded to individuals who have a demonstrated record of excellent teaching over an extended period at the University of Waterloo
Events
Nanotechnology Collaborative Program Info Session
Through the collaborative graduate program in Nanotechnology the students are exposed to rich, broad and integrated educational resources, a diverse network of expertise and world-class research opportunities that leverage their engineering degrees. Join this session and learn about the Master's and PhD Collaborative programs in Nanotechnology in the Faculty of Engineering.
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Engineering Ambassador Applications
Join our team of dedicated student ambassadors to help high school students navigate their journey to Waterloo. Lead campus tours, host a student on a shadow day, chat virtually with students, attend events, and more! Apply by May 13th.