York graduate scholars apply their unique lens to contemporary issues

As a leading international teaching and research university, York is proud to support the cutting-edge ideas of our Graduate Students. Applying their distinctive lens to contemporary issues, this diverse group of Graduate Students are able to come up with unique answers that can advance knowledge both in academia and the industry. Shiva Akhtarian – Doctoral Student, Mechanical […]

Passion for mechanical engineering leads grad student to explore 4D-bioprinting

York PhD student Daphene Solis is researching new ways to create a novel type of material that is similar to soft contact lenses, which can be used to grow artificial blood vessels for tissue engineering applications. Solis’ passion for engineering came at a young age while playing with a radio-controlled car. “I was amazed how […]

Patel Family Fighting Spirit Award

Overview The Patel Family Fighting Spirit Award will recognize students who are able to persevere and overcome life’s ups and downs with a fighting spirit by achieving the greatest jump in grade point average from one year to the next. Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in full-time studies at the Lassonde School of Engineering are […]

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award

Overview The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award recognizes up to two exceptional teaching assistants (TAs) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The award honours the importance of teaching as one of the core missions of the Department and aims to inspire graduate students to give increased attention to teaching and learning processes. To be eligible for […]

Excellence Award for Graduate Research

Overview The Excellence Award in Graduate Research recognizes the outstanding research achievement of graduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. There are two awards: one at the Master’s level, and another at the PhD level. Candidates must meet all the following criteria at the time of application: Be enrolled as a full-time student in […]