MME professors secure $14.5 million in funding for innovative research projects

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Kaan Erkorkmaz and Dr. Hamid Jahed, both professors in the Department of Mechatronics and Engineering, for receiving a boost from the Canada Foundation for Innovation.

Erkorkmaz's research focuses on the digital transformation of manufacturing and was awarded $6.4 million, and Jahed's research, which explores cold spray technology, has received an investment of $8.1 million. This means that the newest funding total for these two mechanical and mechatronics research projects is $14.5 million.

As of now, both professors are actively seeking applications from graduate students who are interested in their cutting-edge research. If you're intrigued by their work, we encourage you to explore the application process here

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is a non-profit corporation that invests in research infrastructure at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions.

Read the full article in Waterloo News for the complete list of University of Waterloo researchers included in the newly-announced funding.