A made-in-BC heat pump with global impact
James Seabrook graduated from UBC Okanagan’s engineering program in 2011 and didn’t leave the region. He walked into a shop in Kelowna, got a job and started building his own business. Today, Vitalis Equipment Technology Inc. employs more than 70 people and counts half its engineering team as UBCO graduates. It’s poised for global growth, […]
Engineering healthier futures through wearable technology
For Brooke Franchuk, engineering is about creating technologies that can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. A 2018 graduate of the Mechanical Engineering program at UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, Franchuk now works at Garmin, where she helps develop wearable technologies designed to support health and well-being. Her journey highlights how engineering skills can […]
Finding Purpose Through Engineering, Clean Energy and Community
Meet 2026 UBCO BASc, Mechanical Engineering Graduate Jason Schultz After earning a Physics degree and spending several years reflecting on his next steps, Jason Schultz chose to start a new chapter at UBC Okanagan. Drawn to engineering as a way to apply his passion for science and mathematics to real-world challenges, he found opportunities to […]
UBCO researchers apply body preservation technique to wood
Researchers test plastination to improve cedar strength and sustainability
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Future students invited to explore pathways at UBCO Engineering Open House
How can we prepare young people to thrive in a future shaped by artificial intelligence, the need for new sustainable technologies and global innovation? Parents and students alike are asking what skills will open doors to opportunity. At UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, the answer is clear: an engineering degree can be the foundation […]
From Polymer Science to Green Technologies: UBCO MASc Student Works Towards a More Sustainable Future
Meet Mojdeh Rezaei-Khamseh: a Master of Applied Science (MASc) international student in Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan and recipient of the 2025 Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos International Engineering Student Memorial Award. Mojdeh’s research explores the use of electrospun plant-based materials enhanced with conductive and magnetic fillers to design multilayer structures with high absorption capabilities. With a […]
Mechanical engineering graduate reflects on journey at convocation
Abrar Mahir is a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of British Columbia with a passion for aerospace, automotive innovation, and community impact. Originally from Bangladesh, Abrar is the recipient of the UBC Major Entrance Scholarship, Outstanding International Student Award, Dr. Spiro Engineering Memorial Award, and Provost’s Award for Teaching Assistants & Tutors. His […]
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 […]
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, […]
Award-winning teaching bridges biomedical research and student engagement
UBC Okanagan recently announced recipients of the 2024/25 Outstanding Instructor Award. Five faculty members from the School of Engineering were honoured with this prestigious award recognizing their exemplary teaching and notable dedication to student success. Read our QandA with award recipient Dr. Hadi Mohammadi, Associate Professor, Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering to learn more about his […]