Reconnect with University of Waterloo alumni from the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Mathematics to expand your network at an exclusive alumni mixer in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Join us for an evening of meaningful conversations, new connections, and shared Waterloo pride alongside classmates from different decades who are working and living in the area. Whether you're looking to catch up with classmates, meet alumni new to the Bay Area, or strengthen your professional network, this event offers a relaxed and engaging setting to have meaningful conversations that make your week.
Enjoy refreshments while connecting with alumni from a wide range of industries. The Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Mary Wells, and the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Dr. Jochen Koenemann, will be in attendance to share brief updates from campus and their Faculties, and to discuss the exciting ways the University of Waterloo continues to shape the future of each Faculty.
We look forward to welcoming alumni and guests for an evening of community, collaboration, and connection in Mountain View.
Dean of Engineering
Professor Mary A. Wells
Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Waterloo
Dr. Mary Wells is dean of engineering at the University of Waterloo, home to Canada's largest engineering school. A materials engineer by training, she is recognized nationally as a leading voice shaping the future of engineering education, research and talent in Canada.
Across industry, academia and public service, Wells has built a career connecting people and ideas to address complex challenges. Before returning to Waterloo, she was dean of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Guelph (2017 – 2020) and previously held faculty appointments at the University of British Columbia (1996 – 2007) and the University of Waterloo (2007 – 2017). She has worked in the steel industry both in Canada and abroad.
As Chair of Engineering Deans Canada, Wells leads national discussions on the evolution of engineering education, working with government and industry to strengthen innovation and diversify the engineering talent pipeline. She also serves on the Government of Canada's AI Strategy Task Force, contributing expertise on public trust in emerging technologies, and is a member of the TRuST Collective, a national network advancing confidence in science and technology.
A Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, Wells is also an accomplished researcher whose work in metallurgical processing has informed aerospace, automotive and manufacturing sectors.
Connect with Mary Wells on LinkedIn.
Dean of Mathematics
Professor Jochen Koenemann
Dean, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo
Jochen Koenemann is dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and a professor in the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization. As the senior leader and administrator of the Faculty of Mathematics, Dr. Koenemann’s portfolio includes driving transformational change in teaching, research, and administration.
A highly respected researcher, Dr. Koenemann’s work lies at the intersection of theoretical computer science and operations research, focusing on optimization and its real-world applications. His work has addressed a wide range of complex problems across various domains. Notably, in collaboration with Professor Ricardo Fukasawa, he developed algorithms and planning tools that have been used to support life-saving cranial surgeries on children at SickKids Hospital in Toronto. Over the past six years, Dr. Koenemann held both Scholar and Principal Scientist roles at Amazon, where he worked on a variety of optimization challenges arising in the company’s global delivery network.
Dr. Koenemann completed his Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Saarbrücken in Germany and earned his Ph.D. in Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization from Carnegie Mellon University. He joined Waterloo’s Department of Combinatorics and Optimization in 2003 and was promoted to full professor in 2013. He went on to serve as associate chair for Undergraduate Affairs in the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization for four years and as chair of the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization for six years.
Connect with Jochen Koenemann on LinkedIn.