Engineering

Premier Kathleen Wynne shakes hands with UWindsor president Alan Wildeman.Premier Kathleen Wynne shakes hands with UWindsor president Alan Wildeman after speaking at a funding announcement at the University of Windsor - FiatChrysler Canada Automotive Research and Development Centre. The event also celebrated the 20-year partnership between UWindsor and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Canada.

Ontario provides millions to boost UWindsor-FCA automotive research

A provincial pledge of nearly $17 million will support research and development at Windsor’s Automotive Research and Development Centre.

Alan Wildeman and Jianguo XiaPresidential summit: Alan Wildeman and Jianguo Xia sign internship agreements on behalf of the University of Windsor and Shanghai University of Engineering Science, respectively.

Research internship to strengthen ties to Chinese university in Shanghai

A delegation from Shanghai University of Engineering Science spent Friday at the University of Windsor to discuss opportunities for collaboration.

A team of UWindsor mechanical and electrical engineering students competed in the Electric Vehicle Grand Prix, last month in Indianapolis.A team of UWindsor mechanical and electrical engineering students competed in the Electric Vehicle Grand Prix, last month in Indianapolis.

Engineering students celebrating grand prix appearance

A team of UWindsor mechanical and electrical engineering students competed in the Electric Vehicle Grand Prix, last month in Indianapolis.

Mehrdad Saif, Frank A. DeMarco, president Alan Wildeman, and Carl St. PierreDean of engineering Mehrdad Saif, Frank A. DeMarco, president Alan Wildeman, and Carl St. Pierre pose at a lab naming ceremony May 28 at the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation.

Former UWindsor leader still making an impact

Although Frank A. DeMarco, a man of many hats, officially left his last UWindsor role 30 years ago, he continues to propel the University of Windsor forward.

The former UWindsor professor, researcher, coach, first dean of engineering, inaugural vice president and now, professor emeritus, was honoured on May 28 at the University of Windsor by former colleagues and students, friends, staff and members of his family, who donated $100,000 to the University’s engineering and science faculties in honour of his illustrious career.

Mike Havey, Nihar Biswas, Richard PeddieEngineering professor Nihar Biswas (centre) receives congratulations from athletic director Mike Havey and alumnus Richard Peddie on an award recognizing his support of Lancer student-athletes.

Engineering professor recognized for his work outside of the classroom

Nihar Biswas’s dedication to the University of Windsor extends well beyond the classroom walls. When Dr. Biswas isn’t lecturing on water quality and waste management, the civil engineering professor is helping attract top student athletes to UWindsor.

“While many of our students and staff may recognize Nihar as a frequent visitor to the St. Denis Centre and a regular exerciser on our track, what many probably don’t know is all the work he is doing behind the scenes to help our Lancer teams,” athletic director Mike Havey said April 6 at the Lancer Evening of Excellence.

staff of AUTO21The staff of AUTO21 marked its sunset Thursday (from left): director of operations Sandra Bortolotti, scientific director and CEO Peter Frise, former director of external relations Stephanie Campeau, executive assistant Jan Stewart, and manager finance and administration Mary Anne Henderson. Absent: Raed Kadri, Kristie Pearce and Tina Hague.

Automotive research network produced results for industry and for Canadians

A reception Thursday celebrated the 15-year run of the AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence.

Lancer Aerosports members pose with their completed model aircraftLancer Aerosports members Ankur Joshi, Nathan Minty, Robert Racz, Kassem Bazzi, Breanna Ramirez and Viken Minassian pose with their completed model aircraft following its first test flight. Missing from the photo are teammates Quentin Minaker and Shubham Vig.

Engineering students cleared for takeoff in international competition

Lancer Aerosports will put its model plane to the test in the SAE Aero Design competition, April 22 to 24 in Van Nuys, California.