51�Թ�� News - Faculty of Engineering

51�Թ��scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more

webfull — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:59:20 +0000

An interdisciplinary team of 51�Թ��researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants.

“Being able to produce glues that can close wounds  or make something strongly adhere to the skin is critical for many medical interventions,” said Audrey Moores, Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Published: 31 July 2025

51�Թ��scientists develop cleaner, cheaper way to make lithium-ion batteries

webfull — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:11:10 +0000

A team of 51�Թ�� researchers, working with colleagues in the United States and South Korea, has developed a new way to make high-performance lithium-ion battery materials that could help phase out expensive and/or difficult-to-source metals like nickel and cobalt.

Published: 11 July 2025

Associate Professor Mahshid!

webfull — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:54:27 +0000

We are delighted to announce that Professor Sara Mahshid has been awarded tenure! Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition.

A congratulatory message from our Department Chair, Adam Hendricks: "Congratulations, Sara! Your contributions to the department and university over the past several years have been truly impressive. I’m honored to have you as a colleague."

Published: 13 June 2025

Virtual Exhibition in 51�Թ��Libraries Featuring Prof. Reznikov’s Research

webfull — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:07:34 +0000

The Department of Bioengineering invites you to come to the 51�Թ��Libraries and examine digital 3D reconstructions of rare objects preserved in various Montreal museums! Using touch tables the size of a TV screen installed at the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering, and the McLennan Library Building, you can zoom and rotate 3D models as part of a virtual natural history museum.

Published: 6 June 2025

Prof. Ignea receives two Faculty Scholar Awards

webfull — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:48:38 +0000

The Department of Bioengineering congratulates Professor Codruta Ignea on receiving two prestigious Faculty Scholar Awards:

Scott Taylor ELATE Faculty Scholar in Engineering Education Research - from ELATE
John M. Bishop & family Faculty Scholar in Sustainable Engineering and Design - from TISED

Published: 29 May 2025

Members of marginalized groups are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, study finds

webfull — Wed, 14 May 2025 14:28:13 +0000

Members of socially and economically marginalized groups in Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, a new study has found.

Co-authored by 51�Թ��civil engineering professor Daniele Malomo, the study is the first in Canada to examine earthquake vulnerability through the lens of equity.

Published: 14 May 2025

Ultrasound unlocks a safer, greener way to make hydrogels

webfull — Thu, 08 May 2025 13:03:45 +0000

Researchers at 51�Թ��, in collaboration with Polytechnique Montréal, pioneered a new way to create hydrogels using ultrasound, eliminating the need for toxic chemical initiators. This breakthrough offers a faster, cleaner and more sustainable approach to hydrogel fabrication, and produces hydrogels that are stronger, more flexible and highly resistant to freezing and dehydration. The new method also promises to facilitate advances in tissue engineering, bioadhesives and 3D bioprinting.

Published: 8 May 2025

Congratulations Prof. Mahshid! 2025 PerkinElmer Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy Award

webfull — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:45:42 +0000

The Department of Bioengineering would like to congratulate Professor Sara Mahshid on being selected as the recipient of the 2025

Published: 30 April 2025

Bioengineering Department Retreat at McGill's Gault Nature Reserve

webfull — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:18:58 +0000

The Department of Bioengineering enjoyed a fun and enriching retreat at the Gault Nature Reserve on Monday, April 28. Faculty and staff came together to connect and share ideas in the reserve’s beautiful natural setting. A big thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the day memorable. The department now looks ahead to another exciting year! (April 2025)

Published: 29 April 2025

Third Edition of the Sustainability and Synthetic Biology Conference

webfull — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:15:57 +0000

We're excited to announce that the third edition of the Sustainability and Synthetic Biology Conference is coming up! This student-led conference will take place on Friday, April 11th, 2025. The third edition will highlight students’ final Case Study Projects, and renowned guest speakers will represent the breadth of synthetic biology, from cutting-edge academic research to innovative startups and international communities.

Published: 9 April 2025

51�Թ��� News - Faculty of Engineering

51�Թ���scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more

51�Թ���scientists develop cleaner, cheaper way to make lithium-ion batteries