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Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Research Report
Message from the Interim Associate Dean of Research WEI QIU
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) is
Kevin Pope is developing systems for hydrogen production
the home of excellent researchers residing in departments of
and storage. Dr. Carlos Bazan leads the building of an
civil, electrical and computer, mechanical, ocean and naval
aspiring entrepreneurial environment to turn student
architectural, and process engineering. Through strong
research into business.
partnerships with industry, government and industry, FEAS continues excelling in research and innovation while still
Training of high-qualified personnel is an integrated part of
facing challenges due to the pandemic.
our research programs, which not only train students to solve complex problems, but also promote the interaction of
This Research Report highlights the research excellence of
students with industry. With the support of Mitacs and
faculty and students in our strategic areas, including energy,
industry partners, students gain a comprehensive
ocean technology, information and communication
understanding of real-world problems and develop
technology, environment and sustainable infrastructure,
professional skills through many research projects. The
and other emerging areas of importance. They have made
research programs at FEAS have also facilitated students to
significant contributions nationally and internationally in
develop their skills in communicating complex ideas and
terms of innovation, training of highly qualified personnel,
results. Winners of 30-second video contests highlight how
new knowledge to fields through publications, problem-
students are well trained to effectively communicate their
solving and technology development to support industry,
research problems and outcomes.
and dedicated professional services to the community. As an example of supporting industry, Dr. Steve Butt and his team
The faculty values very much the partnership and support
developed a novel mining technique to solve a problem faced
from industry, government and funding agencies, which make
by Anaconda Mining.
successful innovation possible. In 2021, federal and provincial governments and industries provided approximately $10.6
Researchers have advanced in various areas and contributed
million through over 200 grants and contracts to support
to building a greener, technologically advanced NL
research and laboratory development. Among them, 21 new
economy and to Canada’s Blue Economy. For example, Dr.
funds were dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship.
