Building for the Future: How Gurleen Gang is Shaping Communities Through Engineering
Gurleen Gang is a civil engineer passionate about building infrastructure that supports resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities. A graduate of UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, Gurleen has worked across consulting, construction, and public-sector environments, gaining hands-on experience in capital projects and asset management. He is currently stepping into a leadership role […]
From three hours to three minutes: a tale of two theses
School of Engineering PhD students showcase sustainable solutions at UBCO 3MT Finals Congratulations to UBC Okanagan School of Engineering (SoE) PhD Students Rubaiya Rumman and Fatemeh Niknahad who represented the SoE at UBCO’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals on April 14 at the Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna. Rubaiya Rumman was awarded Runner Up overall […]
UBC Okanagan researcher awarded NSERC Alliance Quantum funding
Dr. Feng’s projects explore security and reliability of quantum and cryptographic systems The School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan is proud to recognize Dr. Chen Feng, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, on receiving two NSERC Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants—an achievement that underscores both the strength and momentum of quantum research at UBC […]
UBCO Engineering Professor Dr. Kasun Hewage Named CSSE Fellow
The Canadian Society of Senior Engineers (CSSE) has bestowed one of its highest honours upon a UBC Okanagan School of Engineering faculty member. Dr. Hewage, Professor of Civil Engineering, has been named a CSSE a Fellow in recognition of more than two decades of distinguished service, leadership and impact in the engineering profession. He is also a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada, and Canadian Society for Civil […]
UBCO Engineering innovation soars
Graduating students showcase impactful projects It was a moment where ideas, dreams and teamwork took flight. A moment to lift each other up. To present real solutions to problems in the Okanagan and beyond. It was a moment for friends, families and community to come together. And for a group of soon-to-graduate engineering students, it was both a swan song and a new beginning. More than 350 final-year engineering students landed at the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence […]
Bridges, roadways threatened by changes in weather patterns
UBCO researchers offer a road map to prioritize what to fix first
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Engineering space for Indigenous knowledge in science
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering Student Noah Kaiser is helping redefine what reconciliation looks like in research—through mentorship, representation and design rooted in both land and community When Noah Kaiser talks about engineering, he starts with people. This fall, the fourth-year UBC Okanagan student will join classmates and researchers travelling to the Upper Nicola Band […]
Innovating the Future of Solar: Katherine Latosinsky Awarded the John Tiedje Fellowship
Katherine Latosinsky of UBC Okanagan is a Master’s student in Electrical Engineering and the recipient of the 2025 John Tiedje Fellowship in Clean Energy and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation. Her research focuses on developing new technology for lightweight and flexible solar panels using solution-processed materials, with the goal of accelerating innovation in clean energy. She also […]
From Curiosity to Creation: How UBCO Engineering Student Baran Hosal Builds to Learn
Baran Hosal is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at UBC Okanagan with a strong interest in sustainable transportation and energy systems. He is a hands-on learner who enjoys applying theory through design, prototyping, and experimentation. Baran has completed engineering internships in industry and is currently involved in research on hydrogen fuel cell systems, alongside a […]
Helping hands: UBCO research team develops brace to reduce tremors
UBCO engineers test a lightweight, wearable unit to inhibit involuntary movement
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