University of Windsor researcher Dr. Lucas Bruck is investigating how autonomous vehicles (AVs) could be tested and rated to measure both safety and comfort. The team collected motion data using a vehicle from the CHARGE Lab and testing it at a racetrack. (Courtesy Dr. Lucas Bruck/ University of Windsor)
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.
— Published on Nov 3rd, 2026
Dr. Shanthi Johnson receiving the Canadian Association on Gerontology's (CAG) 2026 Victor Marshall Distinguished Member Award from Dr. Brad Meisner, CAG president. (Courtesy of Shanthi Johnson/University of Windsor)
Nearly three decades of research helping older adults maintain their health, independence and dignity have earned University of Windsor researcher Dr. Shanthi Johnson a national honour.
Johnson, UWindsor's vice-president, research and innovation, received the Canadian Association on Gerontology's (CAG) 2026 Victor Marshall Distinguished Member Award, the association's highest honour, for her contributions to aging research, policy and practice.
— Published on Nov 3rd, 2026
Julie Webeck is one of two graduate students who won an ergonomics case study competition (PROVIDED BY J. WEBECK/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Ergonomics goes well beyond posture and repetitive movements, but the mental demands of work are often overlooked.
Two University of Windsor kinesiology graduate students are drawing attention to those demands after winning the Hazard Control Solutions category at the 2026 Ergonomics Case Study Competition.
— Published on Oct 30th, 2026
Bruce Samcevic (BEng ’08, MEM ’26) has launched Casakibo, an AI-powered real estate platform. (Courtesy of Bruce Samcevic/University of Windsor)
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.
— Published on Oct 29th, 2026
Steve Simpson Sr., Senior Water Guardian from Caldwell First Nation gathers a water sample during a 2025 Harmful Algae Bloom Grab in Lake St. Clair. (PHOTO COURTESY OF GLIER/University of Windsor)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
Could harmful algal blooms pose greater risks to human health than current testing methods can detect?
A University of Windsor research team is using human cells and miniature laboratory-grown models of organs to investigate whether existing approaches to measuring algal toxins capture their potential health effects.
The findings could eventually inform how drinking water and recreational water safety are assessed, with implications for communities across Canada.
— Published on Oct 28th, 2026
Dr. Amy Fitzgerald is a co-investigator on a WE-SPARK funded project examining extreme weather and intimate partner violence (MICHAEL WILKINS/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Extreme heat, flooding and poor air quality can threaten more than physical health.
For people experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), these conditions may also increase risks and make it harder to seek help.
A team of researchers that includes UWindsor faculty and alumni is investigating how extreme weather may affect IPV in Windsor-Essex, an area they say has received limited attention in local research.
— Published on Oct 27th, 2026
University of Windsor student Ally Peddie created the research project A Slice of Windsor, detailing exploring the origins and history of Windsor-style pizza. (Courtesy Ally Peddie/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
If you asked someone what Windsor is known for, you might hear different answers, from the auto industry to its riverfront views. Ask a local, though, and one is sure to top the list — pizza.
Cornmeal-dusted crust, shredded pepperoni, canned mushrooms and Galati cheese all make Windsor-style pizza unique. But how did it start? And how did it become the iconic formula used across pizza shops in the city?
— Published on Oct 26th, 2026
Dr. Nick Vukotic and student researchers (photographed) are working together with Dr. Simon Rondeau-Gagne’s lab to find real-world solutions to cancer treatment. (University of Windsor)
From new medicines to new companies, taking research beyond the lab.
— Published on Oct 23rd, 2026
Dr. Dan Xiao won the inaugural UWindsor Innovation Fellowship. Pictured with Dr. Shanthi Johnson (L) and Tom Schnekenburger (R). (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)
By Sara Elliott
Three University of Windsor Faculty of Science researchers earned top honours in the inaugural UWindsor Innovation Fellowship for projects with potential applications in poultry farming, cancer treatment and chemical detection.
Dr. Dan Xiao, Dr. Brian DeVeale and PhD student Nathan Drouillard were among 10 fellows from across the University who spent 14 weeks learning how to turn their research into viable business ventures.
— Published on Oct 21st, 2026
Dr. Joseph Zurakowski earned a Governor General's Gold Medal, which he will receive at the University of Windsor's Fall 2026 Convocation.
By Sara Elliott
At the heart of University of Windsor alumnus Joseph Zurakowski's (PhD ’25) passion for chemistry is the thrill of creating something new — and the possibility that his discoveries could help other scientists advance their research.
“I love making molecules, it’s so much fun,” Zurakowski says.
— Published on Oct 14th, 2026
University of Windsor researcher Dr. Lucas Bruck is investigating how autonomous vehicles (AVs) could be tested and rated to measure both safety and comfort. The team collected motion data using a vehicle from the CHARGE Lab and testing it at a racetrack. (Courtesy Dr. Lucas Bruck/ University of Windsor)
