Message from Dean

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Research Report

Message from the Interim Dean

OCTAVIA A. DOBRE

We are proud to showcase the excellent research outcomes from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) in the 2021-2022 issue of the Research Report. FEAS is the home of talented and enthusiastic faculty and students dedicated to advancing engineering technologies for the benefit of humanity.

The world is quickly evolving and new technologies are emerging to solve problems associated with everyday life on a global scale. Engineering solutions lead to economic growth and societal welfare, transforming businesses and society. At FEAS, we are contributing to multiple areas of engineering, such as Arctic shipping, biomedical, biofuels, marine and coastal environment, fluid dynamics, hardware and software, optical, wireless and underwater communications, remote sensing, renewable energy, and robotics. Our achievements in some of these areas are highlighted in the report.

This year, our research excellence has been acknowledged through several awards and distinctions, such as Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, Fellow of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering, and Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Eight of our colleagues have been recognized as World’s Top 2% Scientists in their respective fields of research, compiled by Stanford University. Numerous faculty members are recipients of research, teaching and service awards. Several colleagues serve on evaluation committees of the NSERC Discovery and NSERC Research Tools and Instrument (RTI) grants, as well as NSERC Scholarships and Fellowships.

In 2021-2022, we secured over $10 million in research funding from federal and provincial agencies, and industry. Furthermore, 150 new grant applications have been submitted. Our researchers have been successful in the NSERC Discovery grant competition, as well as in the NSERC RTI and CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund. The latter has enabled the development of new laboratories like the inter-disciplinary micro-precision mechatronics lab that encompasses mechanical, electrical and control engineering.

Our students have the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty members and research in world-class facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories. The new Core Science Facility offers modern student learning amenities and research laboratories. Spaces are being renovated to develop a modern environmental engineering laboratory in the S.J. Carew Building and to enable a laboratory on bioprocessing of marine/terrestrial biomass in the Bruneau Centre for

Research and Innovation. Besides graduate and postgraduate students, undergraduate students are involved in research, working with our professors in excellent facilities. There is significant student interest in entrepreneurial activities, inspired by successful startups incubated by the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship.

Diversity in research is a key policy at FEAS, being fundamental to enhancing creativity and ensuring an exceptional learning and research environment. We promote a culture of strong community, discovery and innovation, to help our members reach their research and career aspirations.

I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our programs, as well as the impressive accomplishments of our colleagues and students. Dipl.-Ing., PhD (Politechnica University of Bucharest), P.Eng., FIEEE, FCAE, FEIC

Interim Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Professor

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