News and Events

 
Dec 16th, 2024
Ilfeoma Michael, Eunsik Kim, and Elnaz Akhavan Rezaee Professor Eunsik Kim (centre) congratulates Ilfeoma Michael and Elnaz Akhavan Rezaee on student research awards they received at the Association of Canadian Ergonomists conference.

Students finding real-world applications for virtual reality

Students in mechanical, automotive and materials engineering professor Eunsik Kim’s Occupational Safety and Ergonomics research lab are winning notice for their work to apply virtual reality to address issues in the physical world.

Master’s student Ifeoma Michael and doctoral student Elnaz Akhavan Rezaee each received awards for their presentations at the Association of Canadian Ergonomists conference, “Optimizing Human Performance,” in Calgary in October.

Dr. Kim said the awards are a testament to their hard work and the meaningful impact of their studies.

“The innovative research conducted by Ifeoma Michael and Elnaz Akhavan Rezaee truly exemplifies the forward-thinking approach we champion in our lab,” he said. “Their dedication to integrating virtual reality with ergonomics and transportation safety not only advances academic understanding but also holds remarkable potential for real-world applications. I am incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to their ongoing contributions to the field.”

Michael’s research offers a glimpse of a future where professionals can work more efficiently, no matter where they are.

Dec 16th, 2024

Digital microfluidics is a fascinating field that involves the programmable manipulation of tiny discrete droplets on a chip. Droplets, much smaller than raindrops, are precisely controlled to perform various benchtop biological and chemical analyses on a device called a lab-on-a-chip.

Jalal Ahamed, a professor in the Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering, and doctoral student Gnanesh Nagesh are leading a collaboration with Professor C.J. Kim at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to combine several disciplines and develop a thermal control system for lab-on-a-chip devices.

Nov 25th, 2024
engineering co-op students with employer supervisorKrista Ammonite, quality planning manager at NextStar Energy (fifth from left), meets with engineering students Sulayman Syed, Nicholas Nguyen Pham, Michael Schembri, Alessia Favrin, Drew Booker, Hanna Rashidzadeh, and Lauren Schmidt at the company’s battery manufacturing plant in east Windsor.

NextStar Energy opens doors for UWindsor engineering talent

As Windsor’s NextStar Energy plant ramps up battery module production, local engineering students are gaining hands-on experience and honing skills vital to the region’s emerging electric vehicle sector.

A joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, the plant is Canada’s first facility of its kind to begin production. Construction on the facility broke ground in 2022, with the project celebrated as a major win for the community, expected to create 2,500 jobs.

Among those jobs is the first cohort of co-op students from the University of Windsor, who have had the opportunity to play a role in the plant’s launch.

Nov 25th, 2024
man bent over electronic boardAn in-lab session Nov. 21 will provide information on an industry certification program equipping participants with skills for high-tech manufacturing roles.

Session to provide information on Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program

The Department of Continuing Education, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and Siemens, a global leader in advanced manufacturing, will introduce the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program at an information session on Thursday, Nov. 21.

The program is an industry certification designed to equip participants with essential skills for high-tech manufacturing roles. The in-person session will run 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation.

Mechanical, automotive, and materials engineering professor Shahpour Alirezaee, co-ordinator of the Siemens Mechatronics program, notes its applicability to the modern-day workplace.

Nov 25th, 2024
Shiva Nejati and Kunj Dhonde working on circuitryDoctoral students Shiva Nejati and Kunj Dhonde are part of a UWindsor research team working to make the vehicles of tomorrow safe from cyber attack.

Securing the road ahead: SHIELD research centre leads in automotive cybersecurity

At the University of Windsor, two teams — red and blue — are locked in a strategic battle, working toward the same goal: safeguarding the future of automotive cybersecurity.

These teams, operating from the Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, better known as SHIELD, are focused on opposing areas of security solutions for the auto sector.

With an eye on the future, SHIELD, the only centre of its kind in North America, has the goal of ensuring vehicles of tomorrow are safe and secure.

“I always go back to the difference between computers and cars,” said co-founder Mitra Mirhassani. “We typically keep our computers close and secure, while cars connect to networks outside our control when parked or at a repair shop. This lack of control raises safety concerns, especially since cars can physically harm us if their security systems fail.”

Nov 25th, 2024
volleyball in silhouetteThe concrete canoe team will hold a fundraising volleyball tournament Saturday, Nov. 9.

Volleyball tournament to buoy concrete canoe team

Get ready to spike away your stress — a volleyball tournament Nov. 9 in the Lancer Centre welcomes players from all faculties and programs.

The event is a fundraiser for the UWindsor concrete canoe team and organizers promise an opportunity to unwind and enjoy some friendly competition before exams.

Nov 25th, 2024
Bill Van Heyst, Mollie Lane and Paul Mendes stand behind chess setEngineering student Mollie Lane (centre) accepts congratulations and a custom chess set from dean Bill Van Heyst and technologist Paul Mendes.

Chess set showcases technologist skills

Fall Open House promises a special treat to one visitor to the Centre for Engineering Innovation: a custom chess set created by technologists in the facility.

The set will be the second machined by engineering technologists Paul Mendes and Kevin Harkai. The original went to first-year engineering student Mollie Lane, whose entry was drawn from those submitted at the last open house.

Bill Van Heyst, dean of the Faculty of Engineering, said the set is a testament to the exceptional skills of the support staff, showcasing their craftsmanship and elevating their role from behind-the-scenes to front-stage innovators.

Nov 25th, 2024
Esam Abdel-Raheem and doctoral student Sudipta ModakProfessor Esam Abdel-Raheem and doctoral student Sudipta Modak co-authored a paper on detecting a leading cause of vision impairment.

Researchers applying machine learning to detect cause of blindness

Electrical and computer engineering professor Esam Abdel-Raheem is contributing to a work that is paving the way for early detection of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness.

Making an earlier diagnosis will help physicians treat the condition and stave off serious deterioration, says Dr. Abdel-Raheem.

Nov 25th, 2024
Darryl Danelon conversing with studentsActing associate dean of engineering for professional programs Darryl Danelon speaks with some new Master of Engineering students at a Sept. 3 orientation session.

Session welcomes new Master of Engineering students

A new cohort of more than 200 Master of Engineering students has joined the campus community, and were welcomed with an orientation session on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

The students come from all over the world to acquire advanced skills, hands-on knowledge, and experience in industry, which prepares them for an engineering career in Canada.

The session included addresses by dean of engineering Bill Van Heyst, engineering’s wellness counselling staff and the International Student Centre, in addition to presentations on academic policies, course requirements, and faculty advising.

Darryl Danelon, acting associate dean for professional programs, says the event marked his favourite day so far in the position.

Nov 25th, 2024
students with prototype Mars RoverEngineering students Rajan Singh, Soham Patel, and Meet Joshi pose with their entry in the Canadian International Rover Challenge, held in Drumheller, Alberta, Aug. 9 to 12.

Student team rockets to success in out-of-this-world competition

Competing in the Canadian International Rover Challenge was a defining moment for members of the UWindsor Mars Rover team, says mechanical engineering student Rajan Singh.

The competition pits teams against each other in a test of the skills in designing, building, and operating a vehicle in a simulation of tasks for an early colony on an extraterrestrial planet. The UWindsor team “Black Widow” drove to finish first in Ontario, second in Roverolymica, third in Canada and sixth among 26 teams in the international competition.

“We faced relentless challenges that tested not just our technical skills but our resilience as a team,” says Singh. “Our success is a testament to the unwavering support from our supervisors and sponsors, who empowered us to push beyond our limits. Achieving our goals as a first-year team at the University of Windsor makes this accomplishment even more special.”