Student Research
Research is central to learning in the Faculty of Engineering. From early undergraduate projects to doctoral dissertations, students engage directly with ideas that drive real change. Undergraduates gain hands-on experience through research grants, awards, and structured programs that introduce them to experimentation and discovery, while graduate students lead advanced work across energy, health, infrastructure, manufacturing and emerging technologies. With access to specialized facilities, industry partners, and dedicated mentorship, engineering students develop the skills and experience that prepare them to lead in their fields.
Undergraduate Student Research
Undergraduate research in Engineering gives students the chance to ask new questions, test ideas, and work directly with active research teams. Through programs like the Dean’s Research Awards, NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA), and the Engineering Undergraduate Research Initiative (EURI), students design experiments, analyze data and contribute to projects in fields from energy to health technologies. These experiences build confidence, technical skill and a clear path toward innovation and leadership.
Graduate Student Research
Graduate students work closely with leading faculty, research chairs, and industry partners, applying theory to real technical challenges in areas ranging from energy and materials to health, infrastructure and emerging technologies. Through collaborative research teams, specialized facilities, and professional development opportunities, including the annual Faculty of Engineering Graduate Research Symposium (FEGRS), students design studies, develop new methods, and share their results with peers and mentors. These experiences build technical mastery, leadership capacity, and readiness for careers in industry and academia.