Congratulations to CS Professor Eugene Fiume and Associate Professor Manolis Savva, on receiving 2025 @CSCan_InfoCan Award. The award recognizes their exceptional contributions to the field of computing science.

Learn more about the award via bit.ly/4v8SNiX

Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Oldknow on his appointment as Principal, SFU Surrey and senior advisor to the provost.

Beginning September 1, 2026, Dr. Oldknow will take on this new leadership role, supporting academic programming, research and campus initiatives at SFU Surrey.

Congratulations to John Shen on being elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE)! 🎉

This fellowship recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to engineering in Canada and around the world.

📖Read more via bit.ly/4dCc3hY

⚡Get ready for SEEGRAD 2026!

Join SFU’s School of Sustainable Energy Engineering on May 15 for a full day of graduate research presentations, industry panel discussions and networking focused on sustainable energy innovation.

RSVP now via bit.ly/4tOC0BF

Congrats MSE MASc student Sadra Bahrami for winning the first place and the People’s Choice Award and @sfucompsci PhD student Kumar Abhishek for awarding the runner-up in our annual 3MT heat. Come and support them at the SFU-wide finals on April 9.

April is packed with innovation—don’t miss out!

Join our upcoming Project Showcases to see student teams present groundbreaking work across engineering, AI, and sustainability. Come support their creativity and real-world solutions—check out the dates below!

Today’s the Giving Day! Invest in students, research and initiatives that strengthen our university and community. Support our students and enhance their experiences through the FAS Bursary Fund and FAS Dean’s Strategic Fund.

Make your impact today via bit.ly/sfu-fas-2026

Join our upcoming SEE Capstone Project Showcase, where our sustainable energy engineering students present ideas tackling real-world challenges.

📅 Date: April 10, 2026
🕒 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: SRYE Atrium

We hope to see you there!

This Monday, we welcomed energy expert Kristina Lygerud for a thoughtful talk on the evolution of district heating systems in Europe.

A big thank you to Professor Lygerud for an engaging and informative conversation!

👉 Swipe through to revisit some highlights from the event

Interdisciplinary teaching and learning at its finest! Engineering and political science students teamed up to tackle energy policy issues and prepare for career success in SFU's brand-new Sustainable Energy Policy course. sfu.ca/politics/news-…

@SFU_polisci @SFUFASS

Today marks the 11th International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day recognizing the critical role women and girls play in the STEM field.

To celebrate the day, meet a few brilliant women here at FAS via bit.ly/3Zw2hHu

Join energy expert and Lund University professor Kristina Lygnerud for an upcoming guest lecture exploring district heating and cooling in Europe. Learn how this transition is reshaping business models and decision-making.🌍

RSVP here: ow.ly/iuZS50Y9y0p

A new advancement in blood-pressure monitoring technology could change how we track cardiovascular health. Mechatronics postdoctoral fellow Tae-Ho Kim has developed a promising new method that could streamline efforts for continuous tracking. Learn more: ow.ly/TiA350XHB08

ICYMI: Congratulations to professors Cheng Li, Mohammadreza Karamad & Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen on receiving the CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund! 🎉 The funding supports cutting-edge research infrastructure and innovation. Learn more: ow.ly/5uU250XhR0A

Congrats to our newest FAS alumni!🎓

Celebrating all the late nights, projects and presentations that led to this incredible milestone. Wishing you all the best as you begin your next chapter!

Check out highlights from yesterday here: ow.ly/Nm0r50X9YJA

#mysfugrad

Congratulations to all our incredible students who will be crossing the stage tomorrow! 🎓🎉

Get to know a few of our remarkable students as they share their most memorable moments @SFU and discover what made their university experience unforgettable: ow.ly/8uE650X8eqJ

Passionate about sustainability and space, Tianna’s #SFU journey was full of opportunities — from joining students club to working on projects with @csa_asc and connecting with @ZenithPathways and @sedscanada. Congrats Tianna! #MySFUGrad

Read more here: ow.ly/nYAm50X7j8E

Join us Oct 1 for a panel discussion in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.🧡

Hosted by our School of Sustainable Energy Engineering, we’ll explore the nexus of Indigenous Ways of Knowing and engineering practice.

Learn more: ow.ly/xe9W50X3WQh

Did you know our CS Department founder, Ted Sterling, co-authored one of the first CS textbooks? It introduced students to computing using general-purpose programming language.📚

Explore more about SFU's history at the 60th Anniversary Celebration! ow.ly/ZIkP50WLL5w

🍂Welcome to the Fall 2025 term!✨

Yesterday, we kicked off the term with Welcome Day, where students explored campus, courses, co-op opportunities & connected with clubs.

Here’s to a term full of learning, fun, & new adventures!

Huge congrats to everyone who wrapped up the Summer 2025 term! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Stay tuned for exciting events this fall, which includes celebrating SFU’s 60th anniversary!

Here’s a recap of what our students have been up to this year!

What if we could cool cities without using electricity?

The SORTABO system, designed by mechatronics professor Majid Bahrami & his team, turns waste heat into cooling.

Check out the prototype at Burnaby City Hall until Sept 5!

Learn more: ow.ly/o4qi50WIpUG

🚀Come see the future in action! Join us for the Engineering & Mechatronics Capstone Project Showcases this week!

ENSC 440: Aug 6, 12-2pm @ ASB Atrium📍
MSE Expo: Aug 8, 10am-2pm @ SRYC Mezzanine📍
ENSC 405W: Aug 9, 9:30am-3:30pm @ ASB Atrium📍

We hope to see you there! 💡

What if your light bulbs could power your smart devices?💡

Researchers from our School of Sustainable Energy Engineering are exploring how materials called perovskites can help solar tech turn indoor light into clean energy. Learn more: ow.ly/FpNe50WyfFc

Congrats to engineering student Kavish Arora for taking home a gold at this year's Skills Canada National Competition!🏅

He topped the post-secondary electronics category against Canada’s best. Read more about his experience at the competition here: ow.ly/zSyH50Wf2Iv

Convocation is one week away!🎓🥳

Congratulations to all our students who will be crossing the stage next week! Hear from some of our amazing students as they share their most memorable moments @SFU. Learn more about their journeys here: ow.ly/OA5T50W4qvE

Join us on May 16 for an electrifying event with Mehdi Sadaghdar, @SFU engineering alumnus and the genius behind the YouTube channel, ElectroBOOM!🎬 From shocking experiments to comedy gold, Mehdi is here to make science literally electrifying. Learn more: ow.ly/8h4450VQ7yg

SFU Mechatronic Systems Engineering students are taking their agritech innovations global! 🌍✈️

Three capstone teams are off to Tanzania & the Netherlands with drone-based soil sensing & indoor farming tech. 🌱🤖

Learn more about their trip: ow.ly/b6Cw50VI3Gt

Join us tomorrow for an exciting afternoon of capstone presentations! Drop by the SRYE Atrium to see our fourth-year students showcase their innovative projects on sustainability, technology and engineering. Details below – we hope to see you there!

Join us tomorrow for the ENSC 452 project showcase, where fourth-year engineering students present their innovative projects in advanced digital system design—an exciting opportunity to see their hard work in action! Check out the details below.

We hope to see you there!

Researchers from @SFU Mechatronics & @BCIT are teaming up with @Seaspan to revolutionize robotic welding in the maritime industry! The project aims to boost welding efficiency & safety while providing students with hands-on research experience. Learn more: ow.ly/iYs950VsHec

Thank you to all our grad students who took part in this year's FAS #3MT competition. Congrats to Dexter Zamora who received 1st place & Rimika Chaudhury who was awarded runner-up & People's Choice! Support them at the @SFU final on April 10!

Read more: ow.ly/aLLn50VfYV7

Thank you for being a valued member of the FAS community! We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year! ☃️

Check out some of our highlights from 2024: ow.ly/KxOh50UvfPt

Please note that SFU will be closed from Dec. 25, 2024-Jan. 1, 2025.

This week, our School of Sustainable Energy Engineering welcomed @bchydro President & CEO Chris O'Riley for a guest lecture on boosting electricity generation and expanding the provincial grid. Thanks to Chris and his team for providing our students with this great opportunity!

.@SFU Community📣 Join our School of Sustainable Energy Engineering on Dec. 2 for a guest lecture with Chris O’Riley, President and CEO @bchydro as he discusses how they are increasing electricity generation and expanding their provincial grid. RSVP here: ow.ly/8YPe50TQe2T

Position yourself for success in a net-zero economy! Join our School of Sustainable Energy Engineering on Nov. 5 for an upcoming info session on their new Master of Engineering program to discover what unique learning opportunities are offered. RSVP here: ow.ly/lai350TNTTT

Once again, congratulations to our newest @sfualumni who crossed the stage last week! Hear from a few of our amazing graduates as they reminisce about their time @SFU and share advice to new students.

Learn more about them here: ow.ly/UaAk50TN0I4

#MySFUGrad

FAS Grads, Fall Convocation is this week! 🎉

Congratulations to all of our amazing students who will be crossing the stage this Thursday! Following your ceremony, come celebrate with us at our faculty reception in the ASB Atrium. More details: sfu.ca/fas/convocation

#MySFUGrad

At this year's Pacific Coast Catalysis Symposium, SEE student Rawad Refai was awarded first-place in the undergraduate poster competition. His poster focused on the theoretical and experimental modelling of the interfacial area formed between liquid and gas. Congratulations!

Congratulations to engineering students Philip Stachura and Guangyu Li as well as professor Zhenman Fang on receiving the 2024 FLP Stamatis Vassiliadis Best Paper Award! This recognition is awarded to the most outstanding paper in Architecture & Applications.

We are happy to announce our new Master's of Engineering in Sustainable Energy Engineering. The program aims to help provide students with expertise to become the next leaders in sustainability. Applications for fall 2025 term are now open. Learn more: ow.ly/VH4H50TAmQ4

Congratulations to professors Jason Peng and Mariana Resener on being recipients of the @InnovationCA’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund! The funding will help researchers build infrastructure and acquire the tools needed to lead innovative research. Read more: ow.ly/KHaY50ToqPl

Welcome, new FAS students! ✨

SFUReady is happening tomorrow at the Burnaby campus! Don’t miss out on all the useful and informative resources to help you start the term strong.

Be sure to stop by our booths tomorrow between 12-3 PM at Convocation Mall.

Welcome 🎉

Do you live in Burnaby? Help shape the future of transportation in the city! Researchers from @SFU and UBC have teamed up to study the mobility characteristics of Burnaby residents. Share your travel habits for a chance to win a gift card! Take the survey: ow.ly/SIEC50SY1FF

Last week, our mechatronics students proudly showcased their innovative capstone projects. 🤖⁣⚡️
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This eight-month design journey allowed our students to apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems.

Check out photos from the showcase here: ow.ly/JPnp50SPHy8
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Congratulations to mechatronics instructional and research laboratories manager Taha Al-Khudairi for receiving SFU's Staff Achievement Award in Innovation! Learn more about how he has helped create unique learning experiences for students: ow.ly/xmCg50SOqgB

Congrats to our recent graduates who crossed the stage yesterday! 🎓🥳

Hear from a few of our amazing new @SFUalumni as they share their favourite memories @SFU and offer advice to students just starting their journey.

Learn more about them: ow.ly/wC3250Sjg1Z

#MySFUGrad

FAS grads! Are you ready? Convocation is this week!🎓🎉Congratulations to all of our amazing students who will be crossing the stage this Thursday.

Following your ceremony, come celebrate your achievements at our reception in the ASB Atrium! sfu.ca/fas/convocation

#MySFUGrad

We are happy to announce a new partnership with @SFU Mechatronics and @siemenssoftware that will provide students with state-of-the-art software that has been used by industries around the world. Learn more: ow.ly/zFmv50RC9V1

Job posting: Tenure-track faculty position in Computer Engineering, School of Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University.

Join Canada's top comprehensive university to lead innovative teaching and research. Applications will be open until May 20, 2024: sfu.ca/engineering/jo…

For their cornerstone projects, our first-year SEE students were challenged to develop an innovation that can demonstrate sustainable energy engineering to grade 12 students and their parents. Learn more about their sustainable designs here: ow.ly/L2Hc50Rmvra

Congratulations to SEE students, Erin Flood, Gloria Lai, Amanda Luu and Jasleen Sandhu for being awarded second place in the Consulting category at this year's Canadian Engineering Competition.

Learn more about their time at the CEC: ow.ly/uXBr50R9vF8

Congratulations to sustainable energy engineering lecturer Molly McVey for receiving a 2023 Early Career Award for Excellence in Teaching! Read about her passion for empowering students to succeed: ow.ly/Kqxi50QMR98

#womeninengineering