Student success and industry partnerships highlight FEAS 2017 Research Day
March 28, 2017
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) organized its Research Day on March 24 to showcase ongoing innovative research activities. Leaders from industry, government and research funding agencies met with graduate students and faculty members for panel discussions, poster presentations and networking opportunities.
Keynote sessions:
- Saad Dahdouh, Technology and Research Manager, Ontario Power Generation: Research challenges and opportunities regarding the full cycle of nuclear power.
- Kamiel Gabriel, Professor, FEAS: The pathway to building an innovative-driven society.
Undergraduate students also participated in Research Day to learn about graduate research program opportunities in the Automotive, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Software Engineering disciplines.
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“Research Day attracted more than 25 different partners from industry, government agencies, as well as colleagues from other universities. This event brings together students, faculty members, representatives from government and funding agencies, and industry professionals to showcase the innovative research activities of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.”
-Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Interim Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science