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Dr. Charmaine Dean, professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science in the Faculty of Mathematics, and vice-president, research and international at the University of Waterloo, was bestowed the rank of Chevalier (Knight) in the prestigious Ordre des Palmes académiques (Order of Academic Palms) – France’s national order recognizing exemplary services to education and cultural heritage.

Marek Stastna, a professor of Applied Mathematics and his team have been awarded $1.65 million in funding for an NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program.

University of Waterloo researchers Trevor Charles and Andrew Doxey have been awarded more than $1.5 million as part of a larger multi-institute team, led by the University of Windsor, aimed at changing the game in wastewater analysis.

On May 2, Dr. Vivek Goel, University of Waterloo President and Vice-Chancellor was invested as a member of the Order of Canada. The appointment recognizes his contributions as an academic and administrator who is committed to the advancement of public health services and research innovation.  

Eight Waterloo researchers receive $25,000 each to develop health-tech solutions for Grand River Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital and the KW4 Ontario Health Team 

Recently, Waterloo researchers were awarded more than $37.3 million to support their research projects.  

The announcement was made by the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry at l’Université de Montréal. 

Adam Wei Tsen, professor at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Waterloo, has received the prestigious 2024 Dorothy Killam Fellowship to help advance transformational research of 2D quantum materials and devices.

Researchers from the University of Waterloo are using artificial intelligence (AI) to capture and analyze data more effectively and efficiently from professional hockey.

New testing method developed by University of Waterloo researchers can analyze blood samples twice as quickly as other techniques.

Dr. Elisabeth Prince, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, has been awarded the John C. Polanyi Prize. The award is presented to an individual or team whose research has led to outstanding advances in the field of natural sciences or engineering.