By Victor Romao

From assessing navigation risks on the Detroit River to developing tools that support dredging projects, University of Windsor civil engineering student Julian Houle-Tymeczko is helping the Canadian Coast Guard tackle challenges that keep Canada's waterways navigable.

After completing a summer co-op placement with the Coast Guard's Waterways Management Program in Sarnia, Houle-Tymeczko has been invited to return for a second work term from January to April 2027.

By Lindsay Charlton

Drivers have to earn their licence before they can hit the road. Why should self-driving vehicles be any different?

For University of Windsor researcher Dr. Lucas Bruck, that question is driving research into how autonomous vehicles (AVs) could be tested and rated before they share the road with human drivers.

Bruck is developing a testing protocol and five-star rating system to assess how well autonomous vehicles navigate roads, respond to their surroundings and provide a safe, comfortable ride.

By Sara Elliott 

What began as a collaboration between a University of Windsor graduate student and his professor has grown into an AI-powered real estate platform designed to help Canadians navigate the housing market. 

Bruce Samcevic (BEng ’08, MEM ’26) has launched Casakibo, a platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help users find properties, connect with real estate professionals and make informed decisions about buying or selling a home. 

For his work at the Centre for Hybrid Automotive Research and Green Energy (CHARGE) Lab, Dr. Narayan Kar and his team have received the Innovation Champion Award at the 35th Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Sponsored by Doane Grant Thornton LLP, the award recognizes exceptional contributions to technological advancement and industry transformation, highlighting Kar’s leadership and the CHARGE Lab’s impact on the electric vehicle (EV) industry.