Message from Chair (Research)

Message from Associate Graduate Chair (Research)

Dear Prospective Graduate Research Student,

Welcome to the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Western University. Our thesis-based Master of Engineering Science (MESc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs invite you to push the boundaries of knowledge, science or technology while developing solutions that improve industry, society and ultimately our planet.

Our researchers lead internationally recognized work in advanced or smart materials, thermofluids and sustainable energy systems, biomechanics and biomedical devices, robotics, sensing and manufacturing, many of them augmented and/or powered by artificial intelligence. Furthermore, interdisciplinary collaboration is a hallmark of our culture, enabling students to translate fundamental discoveries into real-world impact. As a graduate research student, you will have access to world-class research facilities such as WindEEE Dome, Fraunhofer Project Centre (FPC), Nanofabrication Facility, Roth|McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC), Surface Science, Sharcnet, and many others. These shared resources, combined with strong partnerships with industry, create an ecosystem where bold ideas can thrive.

Western’s beautiful park-like campus is located in the city of London, Ontario, a vibrant and affordable community with facile connections to Toronto and Detroit. You will find here an inclusive graduate community, extensive professional-development opportunities, as well as the support you will need to excel in your graduate studies.

I invite you to explore our program, reach out with your questions, and consider joining us in shaping the next generation of mechanical and materials innovation.

http://www.eng.uwo.ca/mechanical/graduate/research_program/future_students/index.html

R. Tutunea-Fatan