With technology playing an increasingly large role in today’s health industry, the world faces a demand for engineers who can understand, model, and design complex biomedical systems.
Biomedical Engineering (BME), part of the Department of Systems Design Engineering, in Canada's largest engineering school is home to interdisciplinary programs and research at the interface of society, health, and technology.
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Celebrating interdisciplinary excellence in the SYDE Department community
Three interdisciplinary master’s students from the University of Waterloo’s Algebraic Intelligence & Computation Lab, led by SYDE Professor Dr. Chrystopher L. Nehaniv, have successfully presented or defended their theses this semester, showcasing innovative research in game theory, user interface design, and finite automata models.
Launching of our new Graduate Biomedical Program
The Faculty of Engineering is thrilled to announce the launch of its Biomedical Engineering (BME) Graduate program. This new academic program is designed for students with a STEM background looking to advance or build their careers in the innovative worlds of biomedical engineering research and development.
SYDE Research Group tackles malnutrition in older adults, bite by bite
New AI-powered tech, created by the Systems Design Engineering VIP Group, counts calorie and nutrient intake while people eat to help them live healthier, happier and longer lives.