Dr. Sadiq’s appointment as Executive Associate Dean Extended
Dr. Rehan Sadiq’s appointment as Executive Associate Dean of the School of Engineering has been extended by five years effective July 1, 2020.
Rehan Sadiq elected Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering
The Canadian Academy of Engineering elected fifty-two new Fellows and two new International Fellows into the Canadian Academy of Engineering this month. Included in the list School of Engineering Executive Associate Dean Rehan Sadiq.
Undergraduate Student Profile – Aliyah Ayorinde
Aliyah Ayorinde is entering her third year in the Electrical Engineering program. She served as a School of Engineering Ambassador during her second year.
Alumni Profile – Tyler Ho BASc ’20 (Electrical)
Tyler Ho (BASc ’20, Electrical) was selected as the School of Engineering’s Head of the Class for 2020. The Head of Class medal is given to the graduating student with the highest average among a set of 3rd and 4th year courses.
Alumni Profile – Eduardo Matos Sequeira BASc ’20 (Civil)
Eduardo Matos Sequeira begins his Masters in Civil Engineering under the supervision of Dr. Zheng Liu beginning in September 2020.
Professor Kasun Hewage awarded CSCE’s Walter Shanly Award
The Canadian Society of Civil Engineers recognizes professor Kasun Hewage for his outstanding contributions to the development and practice of construction engineering in Canada.
Alumni Profile – Holly Denby BASc ’20 (Electrical)
Holly Denby (BASc ’20, Electrical) held 14 different leadership positions in a variety of clubs and organizations during her time at UBC
Manufacturing Student Profiles (Vania Amadi & Miguel Villarreal)
Two Manufacturing Engineering students discuss why the program is right for them.
2020 ENGR 499 Capstone Awards Announced
52 projects involving 49 industry partners were submitted by student groups as part of ENGR 499 Capstone.
Improving technology for renewable energy integration and transmission
Researchers at the School of Engineering on the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia are modelling and simulating new power electronic converters for renewable energy integration that is pushing the industry forward.