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Nazmul Hossain, a PhD student in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, has received multiple prestigious graduate scholarships—including OGS, QEII-GSST, and NSERC CGRS-D—in recognition of his research in sustainable energy technologies. Supervised by WIN faculty members Dr. Y. Norman Zhou and Dr. Aiping Yu, his work in next-generation energy harvesting highlights the impact of strong mentorship and innovative research at Waterloo.

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.

WIN Day 2026 was particularly impactful as it combined the WIN Research Celebration with the main event, uniting recognition and research sharing into a single platform. A key highlight was the presentation of the WIN Research Leader Awards, honoring seven outstanding researchers—Travis Craddock, Emmanuel Ho, Milad Kamkar, Kevin Musselman, Hamed Shahsavan, Roderick Slavcev, and Yimin A. Wu—for their excellence and contributions to advancing research.

Yamagata University has joined the N4SNano network, strengthening global collaboration in nanoscience and advanced materials research.

WIN is spotlighting Dr. Yimin A. Wu’s seed‑funded research, which uses nanotechnology to break down and repurpose plastic waste, advancing Waterloo’s sustainability goals through the Global Futures Initiative.

The University of Waterloo continues to be recognized among the top universities in Canada and globally according to the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities subject rankings by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. Five programs rank first in Canada while thirteen programs rank top 50 globally.

 

Dr. Yanwei Lum has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) 2025 Rising Star Award. 

Dr. Lum, Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering will accept this award in person at the WIN Day Talk on May 1, 2026.

Dr. Fengwang Li has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) 2024 Rising Star Award. 

Dr. Li, a Senior Lecturer & Director of Learning & Teaching at the University of Sydney, Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, will accept this award in person at the WIN Day Talk on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Linda Nazar, University of Waterloo professor and Canada Research Chair has been recognized for her outstanding contribution in the field of energy with a Royal Society U.K. Hughes Medal.