Faculty reputation, outreach and achievement highlight National Engineering Month

Each March, the country’s engineering community hosts more than 500 events to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers and showcase how rewarding an engineering career can be. 

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology has much to celebrate in parallel with National Engineering Month in Canada. Through its market-oriented accredited programs, co-ops and internship programs, international exchanges, placements and student clubs and organizations, FEAS is preparing young engineers to excel in the 21st-century workplace and contribute to society.

FEAS researchers are making significant research contributions in basic scientific discoveries and uncovering innovative solutions to address local, national and global issues. In addition to patented solutions, faculty research activities are disseminated in international conferences and journals and contribute to raise the reputation of engineering at the university.  

Recent FEAS research patents (since 2014)

• Internally supported modular and non-modular linked structures (Scott Nokleby, PhD and Remon Pop-Iliev, PhD; Canadian patent)
• Method and system for high-speed power source transfer (Tarlochan Sidhu, PhD; U.S. patent)
• Pneumatic power and drag system (Ibrahim Dincer, PhD; U.S. patent)
• Self-propelled rotary tool (Hossam Kishawy, PhD; U.S. patent)
• Production of hydrogen from water using a thermo-chemical copper-chlorine cycle (Kamiel Gabriel, PhD; U.S. patent)
• High-voltage junction box for the transportation industry; low-cost and fail-safe design (Mohamed Youssef, PhD; U.S. patent)
• Rapid rotational foam molding process (Remon Pop-Iliev; U.S. patent)

Growing reputation

• Engineering program ranks in University Magazine’s Canadian Top 10
• Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science recognized for excellence in international survey
• National Engineering Month profile: Engineering Students at the Forefront of the New Economy (National Post, March 14, 2018)

Student success

• University students engaging a world of opportunity
• Engineering students help set the PACE on personal urban transportation
• Video highlights real-world experience Engineering students gain through capstone projects
• Mechatronics Engineering student Hamayal Choudhry impresses during marathon of hackathons
• Hydro One powers female university students pursuing careers in engineering
• Teaching City hackathon success
• Two FEAS students secure internships with Tesla, Inc. in California 

New infrastructure

• Opening of Software and Informatics Research Centre
• Province and industry partners rally to drive automotive innovation (ACE Moving Ground Plane)
• Microgrid Research and Innovation Park

 Community engagement and international exposure

• Engineering students earn prestigious Hydro One scholarships: Illustrates impact of Women in Engineering outreach activities
• High school students battle at university’s Engineering Robotics Competition
• University marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
• University and GM Canada partner to inspire the talented engineers of tomorrow
• Korean TV documentaries showcase University of Ontario Institute of Technology research

For information about FEAS degree programs and upcoming events, visit engineering.uoit.ca.

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“The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology is proud to celebrate its many highlights and achievements as part of National Engineering Month. Our graduate success, research achievements and our consistently high program rankings underscore the strength of our high-calibre programs. We are producing tomorrow’s engineering leaders. Whether you are an undergraduate or a graduate student, if you want to study engineering Canada, this is one of the best places to be.”
-Tarlochan Sidhu, PhD, Dean. Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science