Mechanical
and
Mechatronics
Engineering
Sanjeev
Bedi,
founder
of
the
Engineering
Ideas
Clinic,
is
well
known
for
his
energy,
mentorship,
and
connectivity
with
students.
From
undergraduates
to
fellow
colleagues,
members
of
the
University
of
Waterloo
community
have
acknowledged
Bedi
for
his
“showmanship”
and
“his
ability
to
empower
students
to
innovate.”
One
undergraduate
student
described
him
as
“ever
engaging,
full
of
humour,
good
cheer
and
patience,
and
effective
at
conveying
complex
topics
to
a
bunch
of
ambitious
(and
challenging!)
young
men
and
women.”
Students
at
all
academic
levels
view
his
teaching
as
exceptional.
One
alumnus
noted
that
“he
was
a
model
mechatronics
engineer
for
[them].”
Faculty
members
also
take
note
of
“his
long
track
record
of
exceptional
teaching,”
as
one
lecturer
commented
that
he
inspires
his
students
“to
go
forth
and
make
an
impact
on
the
world.”
Other
colleagues
added
that
he
“loves
his
students”
and
his
“impact
on
the
Faculty
of
Engineering
is
far-reaching,
positively
impacting
the
development
of
students,
teaching
assistants,
and
instructors,
alike.”
Bedi’s
past
accolades
for
his
teaching
include
the
Outstanding
Waterloo
Faculty
of
Engineering
Teaching
Performance
Award.
