A University of Windsor research team and a small Canadian company are helping the automotive industry dramatically improve a key productivity factor, while creating skilled talent for the advanced technology manufacturing sector.
News and Events
Aug 2nd, 2016
Given the hot weather this summer, students might prefer to hit the beach instead of the books.
A team of fourth-year engineering students has found success doing both—and their award-winning design project may be hitting the beach soon, too.
Jul 28th, 2016
Sometimes you have to fail to succeed. That’s the case with a project for third-year students in Amr El Ragaby’s class finite element for analysis and design.
The civil engineering professor challenges groups to design and build models of a truss bridge, predicting how they will react when subjected to pressure from a custom-built crusher. They are rewarded for designs that hold up well, and for accuracy in their analysis of the load capacity of their models.
Jul 6th, 2016
A commitment to innovation, teaching and engineering at the University of Windsor landed nine engineering faculty and staff members medals of excellence at a ceremony on June 29.
Dr. Mehrdad Saif, the dean of engineering, handed out five medals as well as four honourable mentions at the engineering faculty’s 2016 Medals of Excellence Ceremony at the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation for outstanding faculty and staff performances in research, teaching and service.
Jun 29th, 2016
Dr. Hoda ElMaraghy, a UWindsor professor and recent Order of Ontario appointee, has been named a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.
As a fellow of the academy, the professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering and Canada Research Chair in Manufacturing Systems joins Canada's most distinguished and experienced engineers who provide strategic advice on matters of critical importance to Canada.
Jun 16th, 2016
A portion of an $85.8 million grant given to FCA Canada by the Ontario government will enhance innovative research at the University of Windsor - Fiat Chrysler Canada Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC).
Premier Kathleen Wynne made the announcement on June 15th during a celebration of the 20-year partnership between UWindsor and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada. The automotive industry and academia partnership led to the inception of the ARDC in May 1996, marking the first of its kind in Canada.
Jun 1st, 2016
Although Dr. Frank A. DeMarco, a man of many hats, officially left his last UWindsor role 30 years ago, he continues to shape and propel the University of Windsor forward.
May 13th, 2016
Building two electric vehicles from the ground up takes patience and teamwork.
A group of mechanical and electrical engineering students can attest to this after spending the last four months in the shop designing and creating two electric go-karts, which later competed in the Electric Vehicle Grand Prix in Indianapolis on May 17-18.
May 10th, 2016
Professor Nihar Biswas’s dedication to the University of Windsor extends well beyond the classroom walls.
When Dr. Biswas isn’t lecturing on water quality and waste management, the engineering professor is helping attract top student athletes to UWindsor.
Apr 28th, 2016
Putting textbook learning to practical application makes all the difference in preparing for a professional career, says a team of UWindsor environmental engineering students who finished second in the Water Environment Association of Ontario Student Design Competition, April 10 in Niagara Falls.