School of Engineering

Rita Lam takes home top prize at the 2023 3MT Competition

Rita Lam takes home top prize at the 2023 3MT Competition

Rita Lam’s research presentation on healthy building design and infectious disease control in built environments hit home with the audience at this year’s Three Minute Thesis final on April 6, 2023. A timely topic combined with impeccable delivery and audience engagement helped her secure the top spot at this year’s competition. Lam, a Master’s of […]

UBCO researchers create real estate market assessment tool

UBCO researchers create real estate market assessment tool

Potential buyers can learn history, growth, benefits of specific neighbourhoods

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Mahmoud Hasabelnaby is looking towards the future of mobile networks

Mahmoud Hasabelnaby is looking towards the future of mobile networks

Electrical engineer hopes to revolutionize cellular network design to increase connectivity for all Canadians.

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The beauty of academia is challenge, says Seyyed Alireza Hashemi

The beauty of academia is challenge, says Seyyed Alireza Hashemi

International engineering doctoral student lives by the motto “Never give up.”

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Hamed Mirzaei is exploring the silent symphony of materials-gas interactions
Akanksha Bhurtel’s homeland of Nepal inspired her engineering studies

Akanksha Bhurtel’s homeland of Nepal inspired her engineering studies

Doctoral student wants to strengthen soils with the help of biological substances.

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Meet the Finalists for the 2023 UBCO 3MT Final
Parisa Najmi aims to preserve Earth’s health and wellbeing

Parisa Najmi aims to preserve Earth’s health and wellbeing

Engineering doctoral student’s research focuses on conserving valuable metals and reducing pollution from corrosion inhibitors.

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Haile Woldesellasse wants to give back in many ways

Haile Woldesellasse wants to give back in many ways

Doctoral student aims to support other young researchers while developing sustainable infrastructure for society.

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