Research with societal impact

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

A summer research program gave 15 students the chance to tackle real-world nuclear challenges, learn from industry experts and envision their place in a rapidly evolving field.

This year’s Summer Undergraduate Research Poster Showcase was the largest one yet, with 140 McMaster Engineering students sharing the innovative research they’ve spent the summer working on. As one of the largest undergraduate research programs in Canada, with over 235 participants this summer, students gain hands-on experience, explore their interests and make the most of their Mac Eng experience beyond the classroom. 

Nine McMaster faculty members, including Professors Todd Hoare and Leyla Soleymani, have been named fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, one of the highest honours for individuals in the health sciences community.

A team of researchers at McMaster University have outlined a new manufacturing process for microfluidic oxygenators, bringing improved artificial lungs for premature babies one step closer to reality.

The awarded projects will advance research across a diverse range of fields, from sustainable energy, low-carbon materials and environmental science to biomedical research, emerging technologies and public policy.

The 19 funded projects span antimicrobial resistance, cancer, cardiovascular and kidney care, child health, rehabilitation, serious illness, surgical care and more, including a project led by Engineeing Physics professor Leyla Soleymani.

As the threat of wildfire becomes increasingly more frequent for Canadians, Civil Engineering professor Ramla Qureshi is diving deep into the role of an engineer in times of crisis.

Engineering postdoc Navid Noor has discovered a way to convert wastewater nitrates to ammonia, one of the world’s most important chemical compounds.

Aegis and McMaster University have launched a research partnership to develop next-generation energy storage systems for AI infrastructure and advanced nuclear energy applications.

Researchers from Health Sciences and Engineering worked together on a targeted approach using bacteriophages to disarm harmful microbes without disrupting the broader gut ecosystem.

Sumanth Shankar, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded the 2026 MetSoc Engineer in Materials Innovation Award.