UBC Okanagan professor bringing more comfort and joy to children impacted by conflict
It’s not his first humanitarian mission, but it comes at a time when hope and joy are needed more than ever for children caught in international conflict and strife, says UBC Okanagan Engineering professor Dr. Ray Taheri. In early January, just in time for the Orthodox Christmas season, Dr. Taheri will travel from Kelowna, BC, […]
UBCO WiE paint the E to honour the 14 Not Forgotten
Members of Women in Engineering (WiE) were joined by faculty, staff and students from across the School of Engineering (SoE) at UBC Okanagan to paint the E (cairn) white today. The group gathered to paint the E for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women and the annual 14 Not Forgotten memorial […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Fawad Ahmed Najam
Meet Dr. Fawad Najam Dr. Fawad Najam joined UBC Okanagan (UBCO)’s School of Engineering as a lecturer in January 2024. His work focuses on the performance-based evaluation of built facilities under extreme loads, e.g., severe earthquakes and winds. He studies seismic resilience of innovative structural systems, site-specific seismic hazard analysis, earthquake vulnerability assessment of existing […]
Student Profile – Dahlia Mohammadi, Second-Year, BASc Computer Engineering
Meet Dahlia Mohammadi, a second-year student in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Computer Engineering program at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering. Read about Dahlia’s experience in first-year and her tips for incoming and current first-year students. Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a second-year Computer Engineering student, and although I’ve lived in different […]
Sustainable Soil Construction: Engineers Canada profile of Dr. Sumi Siddiqua
Engineers Canada recently profiled School of Engineering Civil Engineering Professor Dr. Sumi Siddiqua. Dr. Sumi Siddiqua’s research on soil micro-organisms is paving the way for new geomaterials with significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions than traditional materials used in the construction industry. She’s also working to keep our groundwater safe by finding more effective ways to […]
Alumni Profile – Parash Subedi, M.Eng ’24, Mechanical
Meet Parash Subedi, UBC Okanagan Master of Engineering (M.Eng) Mechanical alumnus (2024). He shares his epic ride from chasing the bus after evening study sessions on campus to helping B.C. achieve a more sustainable transit future. Tell us a bit about yourself From sprinting to catch the last late-night BC Transit bus from the UBC […]
Dr. Mohammad Arjmand named member of Royal Society of Canada (RSC) College
A total of fifteen UBC faculty members have been announced by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as new Fellows and as Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Dr. Mohammad Arjmand, Assistant Professor with UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, is one of eight UBC faculty members named as Members of the College […]
Alumni Profile – Venedict Tamondong, BASc ’21, Mechanical Engineering
Meet Venedict Tamondong, UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Mechanical Engineering alumnus (2021). Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Venedict Tamondong (he/him), and I am a Project Engineer (EIT) with Capital Power out of Edmonton, AB. I graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from UBC’s School of […]
UBC Okanagan Geering Up Summer Camp Instructor Spotlight
Geering Up – based out of UBC Okanagan in Kelowna, B.C. – is all about connecting, inspiring and nurturing the engineers of tomorrow, one design challenge at a time. The Geering Up team offers summer camps, in-person Saturday clubs, classroom workshops and more. This year’s summer camps are once again focused on making science, technology, […]
New Faculty Spotlight – Mahsa Mohammadi
Mahsa Mohammadi’s educational journey with UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering has been inspiring. She began her PhD studies with the School in January 2022 and became a lecturer in July 2024. Read Mahsa’s faculty spotlight below. What inspired you to join UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering? I’m thrilled to join UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, […]