Welcome to the wireless sensors and devices lab, where we research and develop state of the art electromagnetic-enabled devices. We focus on applications in wireless communications, sensing, wireless power transfer, and remote actuation.
News
Student Team Wins at Canadian Satellite Design Challenge
An immense and proud moment for us at University of Waterloo as UW Orbital clinches the first place prize 🏆 at the #CSDC - Canadian Satellite Design Challenge!
Spin-off Startup takes top prize in nanomaterials pitch event
A startup company with deep roots at Waterloo Engineering won the top prize in a pitch contest focused on the use of nanomaterials to create or improve commercial products.
AquaSensing, which designs battery-free water leak detection systems for healthcare and industrial applications, took home $10,000, plus a spot in a virtual incubator, in the Nanomaterials Virtual Pitch Contest staged by not-for-profit NanoOntario and CMC Microsystems, a not-for-profit managing Canada’s National Design Network®.
Leak-detection spin-off startup books spot in pitch finals
A technology startup company founded by two Waterloo Engineering professors has earned a spot in the finals of an international pitch competition for water innovations.
AquaSensing, which was launched by George Shaker and Norman Zhou in 2019, booked its spot in the global Water Dragons event by finishing second in an Ontario heat featuring eight companies.