Research with societal impact

Combining expertise from chemistry, engineering, immunology, clinical microbiology and more, the partnership began during COVID-19, but their work started long before that, and will continue to be applied to other disease areas.

Grandfield is one of just six recipients across the country of NSERC’s most prestigious award for outstanding early career researchers who are earning a strong reputation for original research.

The Faculty of Engineering's Zoe Li, Canada Research Chair in Resilient Water and Environmental Systems (Tier 1), and Mehdi Narimani, Canada Research Chair in High Power Conversion Systems (Tier 2), are among recipients of funding to advance cutting-edge research.

The Materials Science and Engineering professor explains how his work on corrosion is helping Canada safely and sustainably meet growing demand for nuclear energy.

Canada is entering a new era of nuclear energy. And McMaster Engineering is helping lead the way.

Civil engineering professor Samir Chidiac is leading a five-year study to identify accessibility barriers for electors and candidates with disabilities and develop mitigation strategies.

McMaster University has joined the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network as the newest strategic partner, with the university’s capabilities anchored by the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC).

A team of researchers at McMaster University have produced a new plant-based, edible scaffold for cultivated meat that is mechanically stable enough to support cell growth and could be the key to unlocking a more sustainable future for food production.

Leyla Soleymani, Engineering Physics professor and Canada Research Chair, is developing next-generation wearable sensors that could detect disease and monitor health in real time.

Chemical Engineering professor Zeinab Hosseinidoust is developing a targeted IBD treatment using bacteriophages that change harmful bacteria's behaviour while preserving beneficial gut microbes.

Engineering Physics professor Leyla Soleymani is developing wearable technology to monitor mental-health medication levels in real-time, helping physicians adjust doses faster and reduce patient uncertainty.

12 faculty members spotlighted the value of using cross-disciplinary research to foster outreach and collaboration at the fourth annual Opportunity Marketplace.