Meet Our Graduate Students

MEET OUR MME GRADUATE STUDENTS

What have our students accomplished?

If you could live on the moon, would you? A group of ��ݮ��Ƶ researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering has set out to help make that a reality by processing raw materials on the moon to power the area as a hub for manufacturing, construction, and human life.

LoopX, a ��ݮ��Ƶ Engineering startup company, founded by a mechatronics engineering doctoral candidate, Chao Yu, has recently received a $30K funding boost when it took top prize in the . It is also the recipient of funding from the Engineer of the Future Fund at ��ݮ��Ƶ Engineering. Within the next three months, LoopsX plans to demonstrate its 5G MEC-based hybrid driving system in the David Johnson Research + Technology Park.

In the quest to reach zero emissions by 2050, researchers are working with industry partners to develop more efficient, durable, cost-effective fuel cells.

��ݮ��Ƶ engineering professor Dr. Xianguo Li and Dr. Samaneh Shahgaldi from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), with support from Niobay Metals and Mitacs, are working to refine the technology of metallic bipolar plates to improve the potential of hydrogen in decarbonization.

Shadab Sarmast (PhD)

Shadab posing in ��ݮ��Ƶ Engineering building

Shadab Sarmast

Shadab is passionate about projects that aim to improve environmental sustainability and make a positive impact on people's lives. She has noticed that in recent years, there has been a growing focus on the environmental impact of transportation, especially in its role in global warming. Because of this, she is researching advanced welding and joining techniques and utilizing lightweight materials in automotive components to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing the safety aspects of vehicles.

Shadab says the following drew here to her PhD program in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ:

"The Faculty of Engineering at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ provides the perfect environment for learning, advanced research, and a supportive community that fosters innovation. On ranking websites, the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ's Faculty of Engineering, particularly the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics, is ranked among the most renowned engineering departments in the world. I chose here to pursue my studies for a few reasons:

1.��Cutting-Edge Research: Researchers in the faculty are at the forefront of advances in technology and engineering practices in their fields of expertise.

2.��Industry Connections: The Faculty of Engineering has strong ties to industry leaders, offering students the opportunity to connect with them and gain insight into the field.

3.��Modern Facilities: The facilities at the departments support hands-on learning and experimentation through well-equipped laboratories and advanced equipment.

4.��Diverse Programs: Students can choose from a wide range of engineering programs to suit their interests and career goals."

Nikhila Kalia (MASc)

Nikhila Kalia

Please meet Nikhila Kalia, one of our Master of Applied Science students in the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering program here at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ!

She is currently pursuing her MASc in Mechanical Engineering to broaden her understanding in computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Nikhila's current focus is on uncertainty quantification in small modular reactors, where she is passionate about applying advanced theoretical knowledge to practical challenges. She is excited to be part of a program that fosters innovation and impactful solutions. Nikhila has been a part of the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ since she started her undergraduate degree here, and the co-op experience combined with the university's curriculum has made her more passionate about engineering and applying concepts to solve real-world problems.

Nehal Varma (MEng)

Nehal Verma posing for a portrait on campus.

Nehal Varma

Nehal Varma is a current student in our Master of Engineering program within the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering and chose the option of having a mandatory co-op sequence when he applied to the program.

He is excited about deepening his knowledge in mechanical and mechatronics applications through a professional, course-based program. One of his favourite things about the program has been the chance to work in industry with the co-op program included in his stream of the program. He can see the direct correlation to the industry in the courses he takes.

On his experience so far, Nehal says the following: “The co-op was critical for my professional development and lived up to the idea of class-to-industry. I was finally able to adapt to working in the field in the industry and saw firsthand how concepts learnt straight from the class can convert into fruitful outcomes and accomplishments in one’s career.”

Plus, see for yourself what our grad students have to say:

Testimonial from an M.Eng alum

Mayur Nareshkumar Patel (M.Eng '23)

I completed the Master of Engineering (M.Eng) program at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ while advancing in the early stages of my career. The program significantly accelerated my technical expertise, providing a solid foundation that would have been more challenging to achieve solely through on-the-job experience. The specialized knowledge in fire safety acquired through the program has been instrumental in my ability to conduct thorough engineering assessments.

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