Professor Boxin Zhao has been elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering in recognition of his pioneering work in advanced functional materials, adhesion science, and sustainable nanotechnology applications.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo developed a water-based, nanotechnology-enabled pesticide formulation that enhances droplet adhesion, reduces environmental runoff, and improves pest control compared to conventional methods
Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Engineering has joined the N4SNano network, strengthening global collaboration in nanoscience and advanced materials research.
The University of Waterloo signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Split’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FESB) in April 2026 to strengthen international collaboration in nanotechnology and advanced engineering research. The agreement establishes a flexible framework to support joint research projects, academic exchanges, and the mobility of students, faculty, and staff, while encouraging shared funding opportunities and the exchange of knowledge. It also outlines guidelines for intellectual property and includes limited binding provisions related to confidentiality. Overall, the partnership aims to enhance global cooperation, drive innovation, and create new opportunities for research and student development between Canada and Croatia.
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) and Concordia University’s Volt‑Age Research Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize a growing collaboration in advanced energy and nanotechnology research. Building on the momentum of Professor Karim Zaghib’s WIN Distinguished Lecture, the agreement establishes a framework for joint research focused on carbon‑neutral energy technologies, including next‑generation batteries and sustainable energy systems. The partnership also emphasizes graduate training through shared workshops, research exchanges, and access to specialized facilities, while encouraging joint national and international funding initiatives. Together, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to accelerating innovation, developing highly trained researchers, and advancing nanotechnology‑driven solutions for a low‑carbon future.
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) and Department of Chemical Engineering are pleased to present Andrew Fix for a joint, collaborative seminar titled "Selective Membrane Air Dehumidification: Bridging the Gap Between Materials, Components, and HVAC System Design”
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present a Distinguished Lecture by Arben Merkoçi, Arben Merkoçi, ICREA Research Professor, Head of Nanobioelectronics & Biosensors Group, Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia. Please join us on Tuesday, May 12, at 11:00 a.m. to hear Arben Merkoçi's lecture titled "Coupling Nanomaterials with Sustainable Platforms for Next-Generation Point-of-Care Nanobiosensors."
WIN and NIMS (Japan) have renewed their partnership, ensuring continued eligibility for researchers to apply for the International Cooperative Graduate Program (ICGP) this September.
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), Waterloo Biomedical Engineering, and the Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology (CEITEC BUT) are pleased to present Marketa Kaiser and Jakub Salplachta for a joint, collaborative seminar titled "Beyond static imaging : Structural and functional insights through X-ray microCT".
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) and the Center for Nanointegration Duisberg-Essen (CENIDE) are pleased to present Venkat Kamalakar Mutta for a joint 2D-MATURE seminar.