News from the department of Engineering Physics

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Eleven McMaster researchers, including three Engineering professors, have been awarded funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to advance their work in health and disease, autonomous vehicles and steel research.

Drawn to McMaster by the unique opportunity to learn about nuclear science and its applications, engineering student Willow Paraskevas has now worked on projects across research and industry.

Hosting more than 70 guests from across the nation, including Indigenous community members, energy practitioners, educators, researchers and academics, this year’s Community Energy Transition Workshop was hosted at McMaster from May 1 to 2 in collaboration with the First Nations Power Authority (FNPA). 

Professor David Novog explains the important role of nuclear energy in balancing electricity grids as Ontario announces the construction of four Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

Emily Nobes, who just earned concurrent bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics and Society, and English and Cultural Studies, has been named a recipient of the scholarship.

Soleymani is developing miniaturized, real-time biological sensors that could redefine personal health management.

We have a chance to satisfy the surging demand from EVs and home heat pumps, reducing our carbon footprint while growing our economy, Professor David Novog writes.

Mac Eng students Paris Liu and Emily Nobes are this year's finalists for Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies.

McMaster Engineering and NRC researchers are using laser-based optical transmissions to enhance satellite data transfer, aiming to provide high-speed internet to remote Canadian areas.

Associate professor of engineering physics Markus Piro shares what makes Canada a “tier-one nuclear nation”.

Batoul Hashemi, a PhD candidate in the Department of Engineering Physics at McMaster University, has been awarded the prestigious Gayathri Singh Award for Microsystems Innovation by Women