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Professor Solomon Tesfamariam of the University of Waterloo’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has received the 2025 Engineering Structures Best Paper of the Year Award for his research on the reliability of timber columns under fire conditions, co-authored with Tongchen Han. The international award recognizes the paper’s innovation, rigor, and impact on safer, more resilient timber construction.

A new study by Rebecca Saari out of the University of Waterloo is underlining how North American air quality could deteriorate by the end of the century unless efforts are taken to fight climate change.

A fourth‑year environmental engineering capstone project reached a wider audience through its feature in Ontario Out of Doors.

Waterloo graduate student Thiruni Thirimanne a PhD candidate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been awarded the Water Institute’s 2026 John Parish Memorial Graduate Scholarship, recognizing excellence in research on river systems and fluvial geomorphology.

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is delighted to welcome Leigh McDermott, Director of City Utilities, Integrated Planning & Public Works, in the City of Waterloo as the 2026 Douglas Wright Engineer-in-Residence.

Our Concrete Toboggan Team just wrapped up an incredible week in London, ON at GNCTR 2026! We brought 26 team members to compete from February 4–8 and are thrilled to share our results:

Nandita Basu was interviewed by CBC/Radio-Canada about water conservation in Calgary. They explored current restrictions and how they work, as well as how cities need to adjust in the future.

Ryan Donck took his Geological Engineering studies to new depths, by extending his existing co-op term, and joining a rare mine shaft project in Northern Ontario.

Dr. Pejoohan Tavassoti, a civil engineering professor at the University of Waterloo, explains how extreme temperatures are causing concrete to expand beyond design limits, stressing the need for climate-resilient infrastructure.

Waterloo grad Daniel Rust funds scholarships for students entering the skilled trades, supporting future careers through Capstone Painting and community partnerships.

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CEE Professor Honoured with International Best Paper Award

Climate change could make unhealthy air a routine reality by 2100

Environmental Engineering Capstone Earns Spotlight in Ontario Magazine

John Parish Memorial Scholarship awarded to CEE PhD student studying urban river erosion

Introducing our new Engineering-in-Residence for 2026: Leigh McDermott

GNCTR 2026 Recap

Interview with Nandita Basu: The "new normal" with water conservation | Calgary Eyeopener | CBC Listen

Digging Deep: Waterloo Co-op Student Joins Rare Mine Shaft Project in Northern Ontario

Heat Wave Warps Sidewalks - UWaterloo Professor Explains Why

Architectural Engineering Grad Gives Back with Skilled Trades Scholarships

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