Ranked among the top 50 engineering schools worldwide, Waterloo Engineering is committed to leading engineering education and research.
We are the largest engineering school in Canada, with 10,898 enrolled in 2025, and expansive range of state -of- the -art, future ready labs powered by industry and government funding. In 2024/25, external research funding from Canadian and international partners exceeded $103 million, up $24 million from prior year, this strong growth is reflective of our extensive industry partnerships and the excellence of our engineering research programs.
News
Alum’s infrastructure startup acquired by US engineering firm
A company that was co-founded by a Waterloo Engineering alumnus to improve infrastructure inspection using artificial intelligence was recently acquired by an engineering firm in the United States.
ConeLabs was launched in 2023 by Albert Mansour (BASc ’05, civil and environmental engineering) and Ahmed Mahmoud with a mission to revolutionize the inspection of infrastructure and enhance safety with state-of-the-art imaging and analysis technology.
Inspired by sea cucumbers, gel helps heal soft tissues
Researchers at Waterloo Engineering have created a new gel material, inspired by sea cucumbers, that could help heal soft-tissue injuries by providing a structure for cells to naturally regenerate within.
The moist, flexible hydrogel, the product of almost four years of research, was engineered so its mechanical properties can be tailored to work with a range of tissues including tendons, brains, muscles, organs, cartilage and skin.
Retired prof receives top global honours in fire protection engineering
A recently retired Waterloo Engineering professor has won the most prestigious career award in fire protection engineering, recognizing decades of research into how fire behaves and what it does to people, buildings and the environment.
Dr. Beth Weckman (BASc ’79, MASc ’82, PhD ’87) received the Arthur B. Guise Medal at the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) annual conference earlier this month.
Events
Public Talk: The Misdirected Moderation Paradox
Olivia DeRamus challenges us to reconsider how AI is being used to keep people safe online. Despite billions of dollars invested in content moderation, today's platforms often amplify misogynistic and radicalizing content while suppressing the women and survivors attempting to share their own experiences.
Community Well-being Fruits and Veg Market
Fresh produce, right on campus. No grocery run. No hassle. Just bags of seasonal fruit and veggies at prices well below what you’d pay at a store. Grab one between classes and you’re set for the week! Open to all students and employees.
WICI Talk - Energy Efficient AI
Dr. Terry Stewart is currently an NRC Canada Associate Research Officer and adjunct professor with the Dept of Psychology at the University of Waterloo. He is a former member of the Computational Neuroscience Research group at the University of Waterloo working with Chris Eliasmith on the development of Spaun and the Nengo software