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Gears are common machine components used in many engineered systems, such as automotive vehicles, aircraft engines, automation and robotic systems and more. The machining process to manufacture gears is typically done by trial and error — or is based on an operator's previous experience — to produce acceptable results.

Researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Engineering Precision Controls Laboratory, led by Dr. Kaan Erkorkmaz, a professor in the mechanical and mechatronics engineering department, have developed software to simulate and optimize the gear cutting process to save time and money for large and medium-sized manufacturing.

Benoît Schultz, CEO of Airbus Canada, delivered a talk on Airbus’ sustainability initiatives to an audience of students, faculty members and staff at Waterloo Engineering’s Sedra Student Design Centre.  

One of the largest aircraft producers in the world, Airbus has committed to the aviation sector’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Schultz stated that his company needs partners like the University of Waterloo to develop lasting solutions to climate change. 

The 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers names four Waterloo Engineering professors as researchers who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields of research.

The recognized professors are Dr. Zhongwei Chen, chemical engineering, Canada Research Chair in Advanced Materials for Clean Energy; Dr. Michael Fowler, chemical engineering, Canada Research Chair in Zero-Emission Vehicles and Hydrogen Energy Systems (Tier-1); Dr. Xuemin (Sherman) Shen, electrical and computer engineering; Dr. Aiping Yu, chemical engineering, director of the Carbon Nanomaterials Laboratory for Renewable Energy and Multi-functional Composites.

From humble beginnings as a small room tucked away on campus, the University of Waterloo’s Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Lab opened its doors to a new facility that will serve as a home for the university’s next-generation metal 3D-printing research.

Launched in 2017, Waterloo’s MSAM Lab has become the largest metal additive manufacturing (AM) academic facility in Canada and is one of the most comprehensive facilities of its kind in the world.

Imagine a future where monitoring diabetes and ketone levels is quick and comfortable.

Waterloo Engineering professor Dr. Mahla Poudineh, director of the IDEATION Lab in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is developing a small, painless, wearable patch for people with type 1 diabetes which sends informative readings to their smartphones.

Waterloo Engineering professor Dr. Solomon Tesfamariam has been named to a list of leading innovators by a national anti-racism organization.

The 2023 edition of Canada’s Aspiring Innovators of the Year, released by the Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR), recognizes Black, Indigenous and People of Colour winners who positively impact their communities, the world and future generations through the innovation ecosystem.

A Waterloo Engineering research team has achieved a historic breakthrough in transforming the carbon dioxide emissions driving climate change into clean fuels.

Led by Dr. Yimin Wu, a professor of mechanical and mechatronics engineering, the team has refined a process over a two-year period that could play a significant role in helping decarbonize industrial emissions and boost both the environment and national economies.

A Waterloo Engineering team will compete in the Battery Workforce Challenge, a three-year student competition run by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance electric vehicle (EV) power. 

Led by Dr. Yverick Rangom, a chemical engineering professor, the team will design, build, test and integrate an advanced electric vehicle (EV) battery pack into a Stellantis vehicle.

The dean of engineering and a professor in chemical engineering have been named to a high-profile list of Canada's 100 most powerful women.

Dean Mary Wells and Dr. Aiping Yu are listed among the leaders in education, business and the community who have made the grade and have campus-wide ties to the University of Waterloo.

The recipients of Waterloo Engineering's 2023 teaching, research and staff excellence awards were announced today by Dean Mary Wells.

In a memo to engineering faculty and staff, Wells said she would like to "thank all our award recipients for their inspiring work and ongoing dedication to the faculty." The winners will be recognized officially at the Engineering Faculty & Staff Awards Dinner in January 2024.