From the UK to the Okanagan: fostering local research through biomedical expertise
Dr. Jennifer Frattolin is an assistant professor in mechanical engineering specializing in biomedical engineering. In recognition of International Women in Engineering Day, she is one of several women in engineering being spotlighted from the School of Engineering. What sparked your interest in engineering? Can you share a moment when you knew this was the path […]
Hands-On Construction Fuels Passion for Civil Engineering
Conor Manahan is a civil engineering student originally from Victoria, BC. With a passion for hands-on problem-solving and the outdoors, civil engineering was a natural fit for him. Named as the 2025 Head of Class, he plans to continue working with the District of Lake Country while pursuing his P.Eng designation. Tell us a bit […]
UBC School of Engineering celebrates the class of 2025
463 graduates will cross the stage to receive their degrees during the UBC Okanagan Applied Science convocation on June 6 – 281 undergraduates and 182 graduates will be conferred. The 281 undergraduate degrees include 81 in civil engineering, 55 in electrical engineering, 15 in manufacturing engineering, and 130 in mechanical engineering. Six of these students […]
UBCO researchers pioneer advanced mechanical heart valve
Homegrown innovation offers improved performance and longevity for patients
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Sensor-driven prototype enhance understanding of Parkinson’s tremors
Medical engineering design with real-world impact, UBCO students help improve lives of those with Parkinson’s Project Title: Parkinson’s Tremor Sensor & Model Arm. Student Group: Edmon Mann, Hannah Mann, Travis Szafron, Sebastien Gracia, Jared Borsheim, and Zack Schmit. Community Partner: UBCO Heart Valve Performance Lab (HVPL), with support from Dr. Hadi Mohammadi, Dr. Mohammad Zarifi, […]
Portable disinfection system protects lakes from invasive mussels
UBCO students design system to eradicate invasive mussel species in Canada, US. A group of engineering students in the Capstone Design Project course with a deep commitment to protecting aquatic ecosystems, led them to partner with Okanagan Basin […]
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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Inclusive pedagogy redefines engineering teaching
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 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 […]