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A Waterloo Engineering researcher is the expert behind an exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto about the history of Auschwitz.

Dr. Robert Jan van Pelt, a professor in the School of Architecture, widely recognized for his research on the architecture and design of Nazi concentration camps and gas chambers, presents Auschwitz: Not long ago. Not far away., one of the most comprehensive exhibitions ever created on the subject. 

Researchers at Waterloo Engineering used nanotechnology to develop a new smart fabric to help stay warm in winter by heating up when exposed to sunlight.

The cloth incorporates conductive polymer nanoparticles, which are embedded in its fibres and don’t require an external power source to heat up to 30degrees Celsius. It also changes colour to visually show temperature fluctuations.

Five professors at Waterloo Engineering were awarded a combined total of just over $7 million in funding today through a federal initiative to advance quantum science and technology. 

Dr. Bradley Hauer. Dr. Michael Reimer, Dr. Lan Wei and Dr. Christopher Wilson, all from electrical and computer engineering, and Dr. Sushanta Mitra, of mechanical and mechatronics engineering, were among 13 researchers campus-wide to receive $16.2 million from the National Quantum Strategy for 16 projects. 

The University of Waterloo is home to Canada’s largest additive manufacturing academic lab with more than $25 million in infrastructure and a growing roster of industry partners.

Led by Waterloo Engineering alum Dr. Mihaela Vlasea (BASc ’08, PhD ’14) and Dr. Ehsan Toyserkani, both professors in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, the Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Lab and its team of graduate students transform industries from aviation to health care with innovative research.

The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of Waterloo recently unveiled a new learning opportunity, the PhD in Entrepreneurship and Organization.

Commencing in Fall 2025, this innovative program is set to redefine entrepreneurship education by preparing the next generation of scholars and researchers to advance knowledge and practice in this dynamic field.

An interdisciplinary research team has engineered bacteria commonly found in wastewater treatment plants to break down harmful microplastics before they make their way into the environment.

The team, which includes members from the faculties of Engineering and Math at the University of Waterloo, added DNA to several species of bacteria to enable them to biodegrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics, which take hundreds of years to degrade in the environment.

Waterloo Engineering co-op students stand out once again, this time for their significant contributions at Shopify, the global e-commerce company, using their advanced technical skills to enhance the merchant experience.

Waterloo alumni from the faculties of Engineering and Math employed at Shopify work closely with the students and laud their efforts in advancing Shopify's systems and solutions, spotlighting the critical role co-op students play in helping employers succeed.

In its latest strategic plan, Waterloo Engineering is not only preparing for the future—it’s creating it.

Guided by the long-term vision of Waterloo at 100, the Faculty of Engineering’s 2025–2030 strategic plan, Where Excellence Thrives, calls on the Faculty to go beyond solving real-world challenges and to take a leadership role in developing innovative solutions that benefit the global community.

A fourth-year mechanical and mechatronics engineering student has won first place at a prestigious international fluid mechanics conference.

Connor Pryce earned the top prize in the Student Poster Competition at the 2024 American Physical Society’s Division of Fluid Dynamics conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. His poster was chosen as the best among entries from leading institutions worldwide.

The Faculty of Engineering is deeply saddened by the passing of Shaan Nair, a first-year Software Engineering student, in December.

Shaan was a dedicated student who pursued his dream of earning a Software Engineering degree at the University of Waterloo with passion and determination. His commitment to his studies was a testament to his love for the field.