Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

The IMS workshop was made possible thanks to FEAS volunteers and faculty members. Back row, from left: Pedram Karimipour Fard; Muarij Khalil; Zahra Khodabakhshi; Aida Farsi; Dr. Sayyed Ali Hosseini, Assistant Professor, FEAS and head of the executive team; Dr. Ahmad Barari, Conference Chair; Connor Hopkins; and Davin Jankovics. Front row, from left: Hossein Gohari, Amr Salem; Waleed Ahmed; Dylan Bender; Cody Berry; and Mohamd Imad.

Ontario Tech University explores the future of intelligent manufacturing

October 18, 2019

Ontario Tech University recently became the first Canadian university to host the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (IMS) workshop: an influential international engineering forum exploring key questions related to intelligent manufacturing.

eCAMION charging station outside ACE at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario (connected to the Ontario Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network's Durham Regional Technology Development Site).

Leading the charge: Ontario Tech, ACE and eCAMION test how to power autonomous vehicles

October 17, 2019

True autonomous functionality requires an autonomous AV charging system. That’s where Ontario Tech University, ACE, Canadian advanced-energy storage and charging leader eCAMION, and Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) enter the picture.

From left: Victor Mazzuocco, Research and Development Engineer, ACE; Michael Lamanna, third-year Mechanical Engineering student, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), and member of the ACE Operations and Engineering Support team; Dr. Shabnam Pejhan (project lead), Postdoctoral Fellow, FEAS.

Ontario Tech e-bike project exemplifies Mitacs’ support of work-integrated student learning

October 03, 2019

One of the ways the Ontario Tech University delivers on outstanding experiential learning opportunities is through a collaborative partnership with Mitacs, a Canadian non-profit research organization that helps connect academia with industry.

Fall 2018 visit by Ontario Tech University's c_wonder Engineering Outreach 'Makers Truck' mobile lab to Oshawa's Lakewoods Public School.

Ontario Tech University taps into powerful national STEM program leader Actua

September 26, 2019

Through its strong community connections, Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach program has forged powerful new ties with Ottawa, Ontario-based Actua, Canada’s largest STEM youth outreach network.

Thinking about technology with a conscience: Gathering input from seniors on legal and ethical issues related to use of social robots for in-home support is just one of more than two dozen Ontario Tech University research projects receiving new federal funding support.

Ontario Tech University researchers on the leading edge of emerging technologies research

August 12, 2019

More than 30 researchers at Ontario Tech will share more than $1.82 million in new funding for various projects aimed at helping us understand some of the biggest challenges Canadians face

Artistic diagram of futuristic deployment of autonomous vehicles in an urban setting.

The road to autonomous vehicle development leads through Ontario Tech University

August 09, 2019

Autonomous vehicle (AV) research is paramount to the future of mobility in the province. But what you may not know is that a lot of the critical research to advance AV technologies is happening right here in your own backyard at Ontario Tech University.

From left: Noreen Taylor, Chancellor; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor; Dawn Haw, Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) medal winner (tie); Dr. Michael Bliemel, Dean, FBIT; Dr. Lori Livingston, Provost and Vice-President Academic.

Ontario Tech University salutes 2019 Convocation medal winners

June 14, 2019

As Ontario Tech University reflects on the conclusion of the 2018-2019 academic year, the Board of Governors and the Office of the Provost salute the outstanding achievements of this year’s faculty medal winners and special award winners.

Lyndsay Woolridge, a PhD candidate in the university’s Forensic Psychology program, is investigating the influence of linguistic factors on deception detection judgments in legal settings. The opportunity to work with ELC students has fit perfectly with her research.

Ontario Tech’s English Language Centre embraces campus integration

June 04, 2019

Ontario Tech's English Language Centre (ELC) program places students in relevant language-learning contexts and real-life situations, providing them with opportunities to develop the skills needed to succeed in post-secondary education and in a multicultural world.

From left: Ontario Tech University Engineering students Patrick Poplawski and Mankin Ho at the MakeHarvard hackathon, together with their Harvard University student teammates Jessica DeVilla and Joseph Sanchez.

Ontario Tech Engineering students win big at Harvard competition

May 31, 2019

Ontario Tech University Manufacturing Engineering student Patrick Poplawski, along with Mechatronics Engineering student Mankin Ho, have developed a unique solution to help fast-track recovery for returning astronauts or injured workers: Vibrace, a smart, wearable arm brace that emits low-frequency vibrations near the elbow joint.

Dr. Les Jacobs is Ontario Tech University's new Vice-President, Research and Innovation (effective July 1, 2019).

Dr. Les Jacobs appointed Ontario Tech University’s Vice-President, Research and Innovation

May 29, 2019

Administrative leader and data science applications expert Dr. Les Jacobs becomes Ontario Tech University's new Vice-President of Research and Innovation on July 1.

Celebrating Convocation at the Tribute Communities Centre in downtown Oshawa (June 2018).

Two-thousand grads and four honorary doctorates to highlight Ontario Tech University’s 2019 Convocation

May 28, 2019

Family and friends will cheer on more than 2,000 new graduates as Ontario Tech University recognizes and celebrates the Class of 2019 during four ceremonies on Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7.

In recognition of IDAHOTB 2019, Ontario Tech University faculty, staff and students joined community partner representatives from PFLAG Canada Durham Region for a Pride flag ceremony.

Ontario Tech recognizes International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

May 17, 2019

Each year on May 17, millions around the world come together to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). Created in 2004, IDAHOTB draws attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.

Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, signs the Dimensions charter.

Ontario Tech President signs new equity, diversity and inclusion charter

May 09, 2019

Ontario Tech University proudly joins universities across Canada to advance institutional equity, diversity and inclusion, with the signing of the Dimensions charter. The charter was announced today by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan. The goal is to have Canadian institutions endorse the charter and commit to helping drive deeper cultural change within the research ecosystem.

Extreme cold weather testing in the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel at Ontario Tech University.

GM Canada’s announcement complements Ontario Tech University’s innovation capacity

May 08, 2019

Ontario Tech University looks forward to strengthening its longstanding relationship with General Motors Canada following the automaker’s May 8 Transformation Agreement with Unifor regarding operations in Oshawa, Ontario.

Dr. Langis Roy's next-gen wireless connectivity research has received $476,500 in support through a Strategic Partnership Grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Announced on May 3, it is the only 2019-announced project jointly funded by France’s National Research Agency (ANR), which is contributing an additional C$452,000.

Ontario Tech researcher exploring next-generation wireless connectivity solutions

May 07, 2019

Ontario Tech University researcher Langis Roy, PhD, and his team will spend the next three years navigating new high-tech methods to ensure the next generation of ultrahigh-data-rate applications (devices) meet the real-time dynamic operational requirements demanded by industry and consumers alike.

Bill Buxton, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research, speaking at Ontario Tech University's 2019 Futures Forum on the Future of Tech with a Conscience (May 2, 2019).

Ontario Tech University sharpens its focus on ‘technology with a conscience’

May 03, 2019

What does it mean to develop technology with a conscience? What are our obligations to using technology responsibly? How can we improve the designs of new technological innovations while carefully considering their societal impact? On May 2, leading experts explored these questions and more during Ontario Tech University’s 2019 Futures Forum: ‘The Future of Tech with a Conscience’.

Ontario Tech University will stage its annual Futures Forum on Thursday, May 2, focusing in 2019 on 'Tech with a Conscience'.

How do we ensure smart tech improves the human condition?

April 18, 2019

On Thursday, May 2, Ontario Tech University will explore the latest discoveries and issues at the intersection of humans and technology.

Autonomous vehicle from the City of Ottawa on display inside ACE at the Future of Transportation and Mobility Series event (March 28, 2019).

How the emerging autonomous vehicle industry will profoundly change human mobility

April 12, 2019

On March 28, Ontario Tech University welcomed a crowd of more than 250 guests with industry, government and faculty coming from across North America to participate in the inaugural event for the Future of Transportation Series.

Dawn of a new era: Say hello to Ontario Tech University

March 27, 2019

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will begin writing a new chapter in the coming months as it transitions to a distinct new brand. Between now and the start of the next academic year in September, the campus will transform into Ontario Tech University. The university will sport a new look and feel with an exciting new visual identity and market positioning.

Members of Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science class of 2019. From left: Stephanie Hill (Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering), Jaide Wilkinson (Mechanical Engineering), Pamela Xu Ting She (Mechanical Engineering), Vanessa Villagracia (Mechanical Engineering).

Engineering’s Iron Ring Ceremony: A professional tradition unlike any other

March 21, 2019

On March 16, over 300 soon-to-be graduates of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology gathered at the Regent Theatre for the closed-room event that resembles a ritualistic celebration one might see in a movie.

Illustration of the software features in a car with the newest Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

QA Consultants and ACE putting new automotive software to the ultimate tests

March 13, 2019

Companies like award-winning software testing and quality assurance provider QA Consultants (QAC) of Toronto, Ontario are turning to ACE, the internationally renowned research and development (R and D) centre at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, to marry their software testing leadership with ACE’s world-leading integrated testing capabilities for both physical and digital systems in vehicles.

Heather McCracken (Master of Health Sciences (Kinesiology) candidate) was one of six finalists in the 2018 University of Ontario Institute of Technology 3MT® competition.

Graduate research in the spotlight March 20 at Three Minute Thesis finals

March 04, 2019

On March 19 and 20, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will put the spotlight on graduate student research as candidates for master’s degrees and PhDs publicly share their discoveries during the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition.

Cindy Sanford (left), a Grade 9 student from St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario teams with Wing Chang (at keyboard), a Grade 6 student from Windham Ridge Public School in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and other participants at Go CODE Girl at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (February 9, 2019).

Go Girls! University's outreach events encouraging girls to get interested in STEM

February 20, 2019

Only a few months after participating in the Engineering Robotics competition in November at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Grade 9 student Cindy Sanford was back on campus with her mother Danielle to take part in the university’s day-long Go CODE Girl event (February 9).