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Building better batteries key to Western’s role in growing electric vehicle industry
Yang Zhao, a mechanical and materials engineering professor, develops next-generation EV batteries and nanomaterials that have enormous potential to solve challenges related to energy storage, conversion and environmental pollution.

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Western draws top number of Early Researcher Awards
Western is one of two Ontario universities to attract the highest number of Early Researcher Awards (ERA).
Daniel Langohr, Faculty of Engineering
Project: Novel Experimental Assessment of Reverse Total Shoulder Wear and Damage due to Scapular Impingement

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Yang Zhao receives Junior Faculty Award for Excellence in Research
Yang Zhao, an assistant professor in the department of mechanical and materials engineering, is the 2023 recipient of the Junior Faculty Award for Excellence in Research. The Award recognizes a junior faculty member who has demonstrated great potential in research scholarship.

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Western Engineering postdoc receives Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
Jian Peng, a postdoctoral associate in the department of mechanical and materials engineering at Western University is one of 24 recipients of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship awarded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council.

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Three Western Engineering professors inducted as CAE Fellows
Western Engineering professors Joshua Pearce, Tony Straatman and Maike Luiken have been named among 49 new Fellows inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE). 

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John Makaran wins Mentor of the Year award
Western Engineering professor John Makaran has been named Mentor of the Year by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, South Western Ontario Board. The award recognizes excellence in supporting skills development and preparing individuals for careers in manufacturing.

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Western Engineering Showcases Innovative Solutions at MME Capstone Design Day
Western University's Faculty of Engineering recently hosted its much-anticipated Capstone Design Day for Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME), spotlighting the culmination of months of intensive project work and ingenuity.

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Kamran Siddiqui appointed vice-provost (graduate and postdoctoral studies)
Sustainable energy expert, experienced academic administrator to lead development of new learning methodologies.

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Hamid Abdolvand named Tier 2 Canada Research Chair
Professor Hamid Abdolvand has been named Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Advanced Materials for Low-Emission Energies.

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A '4R' framework for bringing sustainable e-textiles to scale
In a perspective published in Nature Materials, HaoTian Harvey Shi proposes a sustainable circular economy for e-textiles

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Collaboration is key for Frugal Biomedical Innovations program
How to do more with less. This simple solution – some would say mantra – is the driving force behind frugal innovation.

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CSME names Maciej Floryan recipient of Stachiewicz Medal
The Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering presented Dr. Floryan with the Jules Stachiewicz Heat Transfer Medal at the 2023 CSME International Congress held at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Sherbrooke, QC.

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Western names Andy Sun as Distinguished University Professor
Andy Sun is one of the latest recipients of Distinguished University Professorships awards, joining a select group of faculty members recognized for exceptional scholarly careers.

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