News from the department of Engineering Physics

Students from the McMaster Deep Space Analogue Research Expedition (DARE) team are heading to Iceland in August to test the drone they've developed in underground lava tubes.

An engineering physics student is part of a cohort of 19 undergraduates selected to spend a fully funded year living, studying and working abroad.

A team of researchers from McMaster and the University of Waterloo have developed a pain-free, wearable sensor that can continuously monitor levels of blood sugar, lactates and other critical health indicators for weeks at a time, sending results to a smartphone or other device.

For the fifth year, and the largest workshop to date, a delegation from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo and the University of Toronto joined McMaster faculty and students for three days of research-focused activities. 

As Canada and First Nations look to a future of achieving safe, reliable and zero-emission energy, collaboration with residents from northern and remote communities is key to exploring viable and long-lasting solutions. The need to build relationships and mutual understanding inspired a two-day Community Energy Transition Workshop at McMaster.

Two researchers – Professors Joey Kish and Dave Novog – from the Faculty of Engineering have received a total of nearly $2.6 million to lead research on small modular reactors.

Dave Novog, professor of nuclear engineering at McMaster University, said the modern nuclear industry has welcomed the private sector to the fray and that has “driven the industry to become more lean and more accountable to investors.”

With a focus on nuclear fuel chemistry, Piro’s research looks at fuel behaviour in nuclear reactors with the goal of enhancing fuel performance and maintaining safety in both conventional and emerging nuclear technologies, such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

Five Capstone project teams share their initial concepts and final iterations and describe how their projects are positioned to engineer a brighter future.

Four McMaster Engineering professors were recognized for their outstanding contributions to teaching excellence at this year's MSU Teaching Awards.

Researchers, students, entrepreneurs and industry professionals gathered for talks and panel discussions that highlighted the multifaceted ways McMaster supports, stimulates and champions innovation and entrepreneurship.  

Quantum research at Mac Eng is getting a boost thanks to a Government of Canada investment through the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Alliance Grants.