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Engineering

Co-op experience sparks passion for quality systems and automation

Portrait of Rising Star Award winnerHands-on learning at Kautex Textron allowed Rising Star Award recipient Shanmugamanikkam Subramaniyam to transform theory into practice, streamlining quality systems and collaborating on automation projects with global teams. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

Turning academic knowledge into practical solutions is the goal of every graduate student, and for Shanmugamanikkam Subramaniyam, that ambition came to life during his co-op term at Kautex Textron.

A major global auto parts supplier, Kautex Textron manufactures plastic fuel and battery systems, castings and industrial packaging for the automotive industry.

International students open up about their journeys on WE Belong podcast

Ana Masoud, Meghana Reddy Allipur and Aaron Fanteux on the WE Belong PodcastAlumna Ana Masoud, student Meghana Reddy Allipur and host Aaron Fauteux recording the WE Belong Podcast episode highlighting their experiences as international students in Windsor, Ont. (SUBMITTED BY VICTORIA ABBOUD/ University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton

Starting a new chapter is already difficult; starting one in a new country oceans away comes with its own set of challenges.

A University of Windsor student and recent graduate shared what it was like to move to Canada as an international student on a recent episode of the WE Belong podcast, discussing the trials, opportunities and insights that go along with it.

Third-year student turns steel and code into real robots

Luca Mastroianni seated at work tableLuca Mastroianni is a third-year mechanical engineering student at the University of Windsor and a participant in the Outstanding Scholars program. Through this placement, undergraduates gain paid research experience and work closely with faculty on innovative research initiatives. (Submitted by LUCA MASTROIANNI/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao 

Luca Mastroianni has always loved building things. 

From welding and woodworking projects in high school to designing automated systems in university, his hands-on approach to problem-solving has shaped his academic journey. 

Windsor builds Canada’s first 3D-printed student residence

Construction workers onsite preparing the 3D printer to buildWork begins at UWindsor’s 3D printing site, where construction is underway on a new student residence. (MIKE WILKINS/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle 

A new kind of student housing is taking shape at the University of Windsor—one layer at a time.

The University has officially begun 3D printing Canada’s first multi-storey, net-zero student residence, marking a major leap forward in sustainable construction and housing innovation.

Located at 1025 California Ave., the project is a national first that demonstrates how research, technology and teamwork can help address Canada’s housing and environmental challenges.

From University lab to high-tech greenhouses

Dr. Rupp Carriveau, Kayes Reza, and Chris DelGreco at Under Sun Acres Kayes Reza, Dr. Rupp Carriveau and Under Sun Acres owner Chris DelGreco at Under Sun Acres in Leamington, Ont. (NAOMI PELKEY/The University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton

From the University of Windsor’s Turbulence and Energy Lab to the greenhouse industry, a recent graduate is putting research into practice, tackling efficiency and sustainability challenges.

Kayes Reza (MASc ‘24) joined the team at Under Sun Acres, a Leamington greenhouse operation that uses advanced technology for sustainable solutions, as a cogeneration and heating system operator just weeks after graduation.

Mayor tours UWindsor mechatronics labs, sees local talent in action

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, Dean of Engineering Bill Van Heyst, and MASc student Mahir ChowdhuryMayor Drew Dilkens, Dean of Engineering Bill Van Heyst, and Mahir Chowdhury, MASc student in mechanical, automotive and materials engineering, during a tour of the engineering labs at the University of Windsor in Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (MIKE WILKINS/The University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton

The question Windsor’s mayor hears most from companies looking to invest in the region is simple: “Do you have the talent to make my business successful?”

He knows the answer is yes — and it’s growing.

Mayor Drew Dilkens visited the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Engineering Wednesday to get an up-close look at the mechatronics labs and the research underway.

Second-year student named recipient of national scholarship for women in engineering

Second-year engineering student Masa Damdoum with with Jen Sagat, marketing specialist at ElectroZadSecond-year engineering student Masa Damdoum holding her Sonepar Women's Scholarship award with Jen Sagat, marketing specialist at ElectroZad. (Courtesy Masa Damdoum)

By Lindsay Charlton

At just 16, Masa Damdoum started university. Now a second-year electrical engineering student, she has been awarded a national scholarship recognizing women in technical fields. 

Damdoum was named one of two recipients of the 2025/2026 Sonepar Women’s Scholarship for her excellence in the electrical field. 

Faculty and staff lace up sneakers for Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend

Chris Greig running in the Detroit half marathon with other runners behind him and the Ambassador Bridge in the backgroundChris Greig runs down Riverside Drive during the 2024 Detroit Free Press International Half-Marathon (photo: care of Chris Greig, Detroit Free Press Marathon)

By Kate Hargreaves 

Over 20,000 runners will hit the streets Oct. 19 for the Detroit Free Press Marathon and Half-Marathon.  

Among them will be around 2,600 Canadians, including University of Windsor faculty and staff. 

“I really enjoy the racecourse,” says Chris Greig, associate professor in the Faculty of Education.  

“Detroit is a well-organized race, and the atmosphere is wonderful on race day.”  

UWindsor alumnus drives growth in Ontario’s auto and EV sector

Raed KadriRaed Kadri, BASc (2009), leads the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) at the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI).

By Sara Elliot

University of Windsor engineering alumnus Raed Kadri says he is a “die-hard Windsor advocate” who lives and breathes the city of Windsor.

“I see the potential here. I think the city needs all of us,” says Kadri.

UWindsor rocketry team soars to triumph

University of Windsor rocketry teamUniversity of Windsor rocketry team members Daniel Accettola, Mathew Estrela, Ian Powell, Gianluca Romanzin and Nick Pinkney at Launch Canada 2025 in Timmins, Ont. (Courtesy Mark Gryn)

By Lindsay Charlton

Go for launch.

In Timmins, Ont., the University of Windsor Rocketry team, along with student teams from across the country, designed, built and launched high-power rockets in the 2025 Launch Canada competition last month.

The national aerospace engineering challenge tested teams’ innovation, accuracy, teamwork and strength under real-world conditions as they launched their designs.