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University of Ottawa joins the race for the commercialization of betavoltaic batteries
Batteries running for decades without recharging: Dream or near-future reality?

Building emotionally aware AI: the promise of affective computing
Affective computing is a growing field focused on making machines more emotionally intelligent. Karim Alghoul, a machine learning researcher, is worki鈥

What really fueled the Manitoba Wildfires in 2025? New study breaks it down
A recent study is shedding light on the factors that contributed to the significant wildfires in Manitoba in May 2025. The research explores how unusu鈥

Faculty of Engineering PhD graduate Benjamin King awarded Governor General鈥檚 Gold Medal for academic excellence
Benjamin King, a PhD graduate in chemical engineering at the University of Ottawa, has received the prestigious 2024 Governor General鈥檚 Gold Medal.

Meet the 2024鈥2025 Faculty of Engineering award recipients
The Faculty of Engineering awards recognize professors and staff who demonstrate outstanding skills and dedication to research and teaching. Their wor鈥

Building sustainable, climate-resilient roads for the North: Professor Di Wang named Canada Research Chair in Cold Region Roads
Professor Di Wang from the University of Ottawa鈥檚 Faculty of Engineering has recently been appointed Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cold Region Roads鈥