Robotics, AI advancing wildfire, agricultural research at UBCO
Robot could navigate rough landscapes and assist in targeted fire suppression, making wildfire management safer and more precise
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SoE Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Mohammad Tiznobaik
Meet UBC Okanagan School of Engineering faculty member Dr. Mohammad Tiznobaik who recently received UBC Okanagan Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation. Read more about his teaching philosophy, inspiration and hopes for students: Who inspired you to join UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering? Inspired by Dr. M. Bassouni, my Ph.D. supervisor at the University […]
UBCO engineering students showcase real-world innovation
Innovations in automation and sustainability presented at Capstone event
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Join the Climate+Water Research Symposium
Water connects all living things. Ensuring resilient water systems for society and ecosystems is a global priority, challenged by both present and future impacts of a changing climate. Join the Climate Solutions Research Collective for important conversations about the nexus of Climate+Water. All those interested in research, including faculty, students and community members, are welcome […]
SoE Graduate Student Spotlight – Chadia Uwamahoro (PhD, Civil, 2026)
Meet Chadia Uwamahoro who is currently completing her PhD in Civil Engineering at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Lisa Tobber. Chadia is the recipient of the first-ever Mel Marshall Engineering Scholarship by the Canadian Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) and the Canadian Concrete Pipe & Precast Association (CCPPA). Read more about […]
UBCO researcher receives prestigious award for polymer innovation
Dr. Mohammad Arjmand, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering has been honoured for his transformative research that is helping build a path to a more sustainable future. Dr. Arjmand is a 2025 recipient of the Morand Lambla Award which is bestowed upon an outstanding young researcher in the field of polymer […]
Cheer on SoE Competitors at UBCO 3MT Final
About the UBCO Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals Graduate students will take centre stage—competing for their share of $6,000 in prize money. Their challenge? To captivate the audience and the panel of judges while explaining their master’s or doctoral research in just three minutes. Join host Victoria Femia from Global Okanagan, come cheer on the […]
SoE Professors receive 2024 Faculty Research Awards
UBC’s Office of the VP Research and Innovation (VPRI) has announced recipients of the 2024 Faculty Research Awards. UBCO VPRI highlighted the Okanagan campus recipients. On behalf of the School of Engineering, congratulations to all awards recipients across both campuses, and special congratulations go to the following SoE faculty members who received awards: Shahria Alam, […]
UBCO School of Engineering’s Spring Industry Night unites students and employers
Spring Industry Night Details Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Time: 5-7 PM (PST) Location: EME 0020 and EME 1030 (Lower and Upper Foyers), UBC Okanagan Campus Dress code: Business Casual Register here. Industry participants – Spring 2025 The popular event brings together students of all levels with industry members from a wide array of sectors, hailing […]
UBCO professor’s climate change curriculum study recognized
Canadian Science Publishing and the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering have bestowed the Editor’s Choice Award on a recent study examining sustainability in Civil Engineering curriculum by Paris Liu, Gordon Lovegrove, and Moncef L. Nehdi. The authors received the accolade for their article “Climate change in Canadian civil engineering curricula: gaps and best practices” published […]