In memory of Firas Mansour

An exceptional teacher and colleague, Firas dedicated his professional life to physics education and to the well-being of his students. With a larger than life personality replete with wit and charm, Firas had a passion for physics and physics education. He will be sorely missed.

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Category: Featured

Schulich Leader Brianna Thomas joins our Life Physics program

Brianna Thomas was recognized as a Schulich Leaders Scholars, awarded to encourage the next generation of technology innovators. She was drawn to the Life Physics program and the University of Waterloo's innovative and experiential learning opportunities.

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Category: Meet our Students

Mathematical Physics student uses Deepfake AI for viral smartphone app

Mathematical Physics student Parshant Utam co-founded Wombo.ai, the artifical intelligence powered lip-synching smartphone app that has been downloaded over 50 million times. His company has attracted nearly $6 million (US) in seed funding.

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Category: Meet our Students

Leo Baldwin

BSc '85; inventor

Leo Baldwin is one of those lucky people who has found a way to build a successful career that is centered squarely on his passions, something he encourages and recommends. When asked if he had any advice for an undergraduate today, Leo said “If you are interested in something, add it to your program. Why only study within your program? The best stuff is happening at the interface!”

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Category: Alumni Profiles