Lassonde | Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)

Three PhD students pursue funded research in Germany

qings — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:21:57 +0000

91��ɫ graduate students Martin Barakov, Massimiliano Muci and Sepideh HajiHosseinKhani may have different focus points for their studies, but they will all pursue research in Germany this year as recipients of an academic exchange grant. DAAD, the German Academic Exchange Service, is the world's largest funding organization for international academic exchange. Through its Research Grants program, it provides funding to support doctoral students and post-doctoral research at a German university. For Barakov, a political science PhD candidate with a master’s degree from 91��ɫ, the funding will help enhance his dissertation via archival research and interviews with local residents.��

NASA award recognizes 91��ɫ scientists for wildfire air quality research

qings — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:32:28 +0000

Two 91��ɫ chemists are among the recipients of one of NASA's highest honours for their role in a major North American air quality campaign – work that could help improve how wildfire smoke risks are understood and communicated in Canada. Faculty of Science��Professor��Cora Young��and Associate Professor��Trevor VandenBoer��were recognized through the NASA Group Achievement Award for their contributions to the Atmospheric Emissions and Reactions Observed from Megacities to Marine Areas (AEROMMA) campaign, a joint effort between NASA and the The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to study air quality and climate interactions across North America.

91��ɫ��University scientists��help bridge research and policy��in Ontario

qings — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:16:14 +0000

Three 91��ɫ researchers will participate in a provincial program designed to strengthen connections between science and policy.
Ciuying Jian (associate professor, Lassonde School of Engineering), Trevor VandenBoer (associate professor, Faculty of Science) and Daanish Mulla (postdoctoral fellow, Faculty of Health) are three of 34 delegates selected to engage in dialogue with policymakers during the 2026 Science Meets Parliament – Ontario Program (SMP-ON). The event creates opportunities for in-depth knowledge sharing, in which delegates from the academic scientific community gain insights into the legislative process and learn how to effectively communicate research to policymakers.

Award places 91��ɫ U among world leaders in medical AI research, innovation

vinish — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:17:49 +0000

A four-person team from 91��ɫ joined hundreds of competitors in a prestigious AI challenge with one goal: to be recognized among those leading advancements for medical decision-making. PhD students Israt Jahan and Md Tahmid Rahman Laskar, along with professors Jimmy Huang and Chun Peng, have been tackling a critical dilemma in health care by designing AI systems that help practitioners make safer, faster and more informed treatment decisions. The challenge reflects the growing complexity of modern health care, notes Jahan, whose ongoing doctoral research focuses on AI-powered biomedical systems. Clinicians must manage vast amounts of medical data, keep up with rapidly evolving research and treat patients with multiple conditions requiring carefully tailored care – often under intense time pressure.

Olympiad victory positions 91��ɫ grad student among world’s top young engineers

vinish — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:26:24 +0000

Ali Ramezani’s relentless pursuit of excellence earned him global recognition when he outperformed more than 1,000 competitors in a prestigious microelectronics contest. Ramezani’s victory positions him among the world’s emerging young leaders in microelectronics, showcasing his expertise among engineers and students under 30. The competition, designed to recognize and inspire young talent, aims to build a global community of microelectronics specialists. As a research assistant at 91��ɫ, Ramezani has engaged in research projects on power electronics, smart grids, renewable energy and deep learning applications. He has contributed to multiple IEEE conference and journal papers, including studies on AI applications in smart grids, as well as connected technologies making energy systems safer and more efficient.

AI drone developed by 91��ɫ U student targets urban litter

vinish — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:09:22 +0000

91��ɫ Lassonde School of Engineering student Garnet Maxwell has created a drone that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and map litter, offering cities a faster, more precise approach to waste management. City waste management departments across Canada face a costly bottleneck: before cleanup crews can be deployed, workers must manually survey litter, walking predetermined routes with clipboards to estimate quantities and types of trash. The process takes hours, costs thousands in labour and produces inconsistent results, as surveys can be subjective and variable.

91��ɫ team wins self-driving car competition

vinish — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:51:10 +0000

After earning second place in 2024, a team of students from 91��ɫ’s Lassonde School of Engineering returned to the Control Conference Self-Driving Car Student Competition – and this time claimed first place. The Self-Driving Car Student Competition is an annual opportunity for student researchers from around the world to apply their critical thinking skills and solve technical challenges faced by autonomous vehicles. This year, seven Lassonde students competed as team FullThrottle from the Spacecraft Dynamics Control and Navigation Laboratory: PhD students Hunter Schofield, Hao Wang, Yida Zang; MSc students Hao Zang, Ahmed Etman, Ali Abosaad; and third-year undergraduate Larissa Singh.

How 91��ɫ’s One WATER Institute is shaping water management

vinish — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:05:35 +0000

A decade ago, few in 91��ɫ Region were concerned about microplastics in their water. Today, these tiny particles are turning up in rivers and even in treated drinking water, raising new questions for municipal water managers. Pharmaceuticals are also slipping through wastewater plants, while heavier rains are pushing flood systems to their limits. 91��ɫ’s One WATER Institute is at the centre of the response. Acting as a trans-disciplinary hub, the institute connects researchers, students and municipal staff to address the region’s most urgent water challenges.

Minister’s Award of Excellence honours 91��ɫ U innovators

vinish — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:11:41 +0000

Two 91��ɫ community members—Professor Satinder Kaur Brar and PhD candidate Anna Pearson—have been recognized with a 2024 Minister’s Award of Excellence from Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities. The annual awards celebrate the work of faculty and staff at publicly assisted colleges and universities who are making a difference in students’ lives, in their communities and in the province. This year, there were more than 170 nominations and only six recipients selected, including professors, researchers and post-secondary leaders.

$12.1M in NSERC grants to drive science, engineering research at 91��ɫ U

vinish — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:55:59 +0000

Sixty-eight grants for innovative research projects in science and engineering at 91��ɫ will drive positive, real-world change with more than $12.1 million in funding support from the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Announced by the federal government July 9, the funded initiatives are included in NSERC’s 2025 Discovery Grants, Discovery Launch Supplements, Sub-atomic Physics (SAP) Discovery Grants, Northern Research Supplements and Research Tools and Instruments Grants.