News from the department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Several Faculty of Engineering faculty members are among the newly appointed or renewed CRCs, while others are recipients of the New Frontiers in Research Fund.

Marking the culmination of a full year of applied learning, research and industry‑inspired problem solving, the annual Expo, held on the last day of classes, highlights how classroom theory translates into real‑world engineering solutions.

Students share strong praise for MSU Teaching Award winners across faculties, including Electrical & Computer Engineering Assistant Professor Shahrukh Athar, Engineering Teaching Assistant Muhammad Nabil Rajput and Innovation Award recipient Anna Korol.

A panel, including professor Ali Emadi (founder and CEO of Enedym) and biomedical engineering PhD student Manak Bajaj (creator of Wonder Guard) offered insights into their commercialization journeys.

Six McMaster Engineering students and one graduate share what the Iron Ring means to them and why they selected their family member as a presenter. 

The annual Co-op Student of the Year Awards recognized and celebrated 13 outstanding co-op students whose workplace contributions and leadership highlight the impact of the experiential learning.

Two women-led businesses affiliated with McMaster University Engineering stood before a panel of investors in a special Full Circle episode of CBC’s Dragons’ Den that aired on March 5.

Fourth-year engineering student Deyontae (Dj) Patterson bridges code and creativity, balancing software co-ops with soulful live performance while using music to give back to his Jamaican community.

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Four McMaster sustainability projects received $320,000 in new Planetary Health Seed Grants, with several Engineering researcher awarded funding for innovation in energy management, nuclear waste modelling, and medical isotope advances.

The Faculty of Engineering proudly recognized exceptional contributions from staff and faculty members at an annual State of the Faculty gathering. These honours celebrate service, research, teaching and innovation – all factors that strengthen McMaster’s community and advance its global impact.

Founded by McMaster Engineering students, LIVESENS is transforming everyday road vehicles into a unified real-time network of sensors, and lining up major partners, like the City of Toronto.