Using technology to get ahead of wildfires
Predictive tools help communities respond quicker to wildfires and build resilience throughout the year.
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SoE Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Jennifer Frattolin
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 […]
Capstone Project Spotlight: Tracking System for Stratospheric Laser Links
Eyes on the sky: A high recision tracking system for laser communication with moving payloads Project Title: Targeting and Tracking System for Stratospheric Laser Links Student Group: Abrar Mahir, Aiden Rowe, Tarek Alkabbani, Alexandra Rybka, Hayley Scherpenisse, and Alex Ede. Community Partner: UBCO Integrated Optics Laboratory with support from Dr. Johnathan Holzman. Students in the […]
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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Capstone Project Spotlight: Parkinson’s tremor sensor & model arm
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]