News from the department of Materials Science & Engineering

Capstone Expo 2025 is an opportunity to experience the groundbreaking projects of McMaster Engineering students on the brink of their professional journeys.

The second annual Materials Olympics drew high school students from across Ontario to campus on February 21 for a day of learning through friendly competition.

Joseph McDermid is an expert in steel physical metallurgy and the metallic coating of advanced steels,.

Canada's steel industry, which is a cornerstone of the country's economy, play a crucial role in supporting various sectors locally and south of the border, including manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation and energy.

Professor Joey Kish is part of a team engaging in applied research to enhance structural materials performance in automotive applications small modular reactors.

Materials Engineering student Megan Foster shares how she is getting the full Mac Eng experience through her research opportunities, participating in clubs and teams and serving as an ambassador for the Faculty.

Samantha Kandilas was recognized for the indelible mark she has made in the Fireball Family when she was named this year's recipient of the Veronika Czerneda Staff Award for outstanding service. 

Associate Professor Leili Tafaghodi and her team of students are exploring greener ways to make iron and steel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.

Professor of material sciences and engineering Hatem Zurob has been made a knight of the Order of Academic Palms (Ordre des Palmes académiques), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing academic culture in France.  

Mac Eng and its extended community gathered to commemorate the achievements and next steps of the Class of 2024 at two ceremonies at FirstOntario Concert Hall on June 11.

We’re counting down to Spring Convocation 2024 by featuring students who reflect on a specific aspect of their Mac Eng education and the role it played in their journey.

Four McMaster Engineering researchers have been awarded over $4.2M to advance critical minerals research in collaboration with industry leaders.