Graduate Student Spotlight – Omer Shinnawy
Advancing Electrochemical Solutions for a Cleaner Future Omer Shinnawy completed his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at UBC and is now pursuing a Master’s in Materials Engineering under the supervision of Prof. Kiana Amini. His research, driven by a passion for electrochemistry and sustainability, focuses on a patent-pending method for extracting lithium ions from seawater […]
Meet the Vanier Scholar – Graeme Francolini
Graeme Francolini, a PhD student in the Department of Materials Engineering, has recently been awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, valued at $50,000 per year for three years. We spoke with Graeme about how he felt upon receiving this award and what it means to him. “It felt incredible and surreal at the same […]
Women in Engineering: Diverse Paths, Shared Strengths
In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day on June 23, we spoke with five inspiring members of our community. From undergraduate students to graduate researchers, each brings a unique perspective shaped by personal experience, challenges, and growth. Together, their stories reflect the evolving face of engineering and the strength that comes from a diverse […]
