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Waterloo Engineering alum CT Murphy (BASc ’23) recently launched CELLECT to improve women’s access to cervical cancer and HPV screening. CELLECT's innovative technology uses nanomaterials in menstrual products to diagnose HPV and cervical cancer using menstrual blood, potentially eliminating the need for Pap smears.

Article courtesy of Faculty of Engineering

CT Murphy was also featured by CBC

Thursday, April 4, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WIN Pitches and Demos - April 4

Welcome to the WIN Pitches & Demos Networking Event, a unique opportunity for students and industry professionals to connect and collaborate on cutting-edge nanotechnology research and innovation. This event will be held in the iconic Quantum NanoCentre (QNC) Lecture Room 1501 on April 4 from 2:00 PM EDT. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Monday, March 25, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WIN Workshop: Recent Trends in Encapsulation

Encapsulation is ubiquitous in most consumable products, ranging from pharmaceutical drugs to consumer electronics. The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), in collaboration with the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS) at TU/e and the University of Strathclyde, is pleased to present a workshop on “Recent Trends in Encapsulation” on Monday, March 25, 2024, from 8:30 AM to noon in QNC 1501. The program will include technical talks from researchers and a networking lunch.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WIN Distinguished Lecture: Jan van Hest

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present a Distinguished Lecture by Jan van Hest, Professor of Bio-organic Chemistry at Eindhoven University of Technology. In-person in QNC 1501!

Registration is required. Please register early as there is limited in-person seating. Coffee & Timbits will be provided! 

Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

WIN Distinguished Lecture: Ali Beskok

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present a Distinguished Lecture by Ali Beskok, Associate Dean for Research Innovation and Industry Partnerships, George R. Brown Chair in Mechanical Engineering at the Southern Methodist University.

In-person in QNC 1501!

Registration is required. Please register early as there is limited in-person seating.

On 18th January 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Technical University of Liberec (TUL) in the Czech Republic and University of Waterloo (UWaterloo) through the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN).

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) and the Center for Nanointegration Duisberg-Essen (CENIDE) are pleased to present Aiping Yu, Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, for a joint virtual 2D-MATURE seminar titled "Engineering 2D Nanomaterials for Batteries and Supercapacitors." 

Online via Zoom on Feb. 29th at 10 AM!

Friday, May 31, 2024 8:30 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WIN Day 2024

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is excited to host 2024's WIN Day, on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 8:30 AM. to 4:00 PM. in QNC 0101!

This day will be a great opportunity to learn about the latest research in nanotechnology, connect with fellow researchers, and celebrate the achievements of our community. 

Thursday, March 7, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

WIN Pitches and Demos

Welcome to the WIN Pitches & Demos Networking Event, a unique opportunity for students and industry professionals to connect and collaborate on cutting-edge nanotechnology research and innovation. This event will be held in the iconic Quantum NanoCentre (QNC) Lecture Room 1501 on March 7th from 2:00pm EDT. Snacks and drinks will be provided.