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Bioresource Engineering; The Environmental Choice!

Bioresource Engineering is an accredited, professional engineering program in which students learn to design, optimize and manage sustainable technological and biological systems in the service of society and the environment. There are five optional streams in the program that you may follow to help you focus on your personal interests within the discipline.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Lucy Myrol and Professor Jan Adamowski from the Department of Bioresource Engineering at McGill University on receiving an Outstanding Student and PhD Presentation (OSPP) Award at the EGU General Assembly 2026 in Vienna, Austria!

Lucy was recognized for her poster presentation, “Causally Informed Input and Lag Selection for LSTM-based Hydrological Forecasting in the Lake Erie Basin,” which explored the role of concept drift and causal structure in seasonal hydrological forecasting using deep learning approaches.

The EGU General Assembly 2026 welcomed more than 22,000 attendees from 125 countries and featured over 20,000 presentations, making this recognition an exceptional achievement on an international stage.

Lucy’s work received outstanding feedback from judges, who praised the clarity of her research, the originality of the approach, and the exceptional design and presentation of her poster. One reviewer noted that her presentation was “extremely well done,” while another highlighted her “excellent poster and presentation” and “very clear communication” of complex scientific concepts.

This achievement reflects the innovative research and student excellence emerging from McGill’s Bioresource Engineering community. Congratulations again to Lucy and Professor Adamowski on this well-deserved recognition!

05/20/2026

Celebrating an extraordinary career and lasting impact

After more than 40 years of dedicated service, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Yvan Gariépy on his retirement from the Department of Bioresource Engineering at McGill University.

A professional engineer and a cornerstone of our department, Yvan has played a vital role in supporting generations of graduate students, researchers, and faculty. From overseeing multiple laboratories and ensuring safe, efficient operations, to designing and building custom research equipment, his technical expertise and problem-solving skills have been instrumental to countless projects and discoveries.

Beyond his technical contributions, Yvan is known for his patience, generosity, and unwavering commitment to student success. His mentorship has shaped the experiences of hundreds of students, many of whom have gone on to impactful careers across industry, government, and academia. His influence can be found not only in our labs, but in the acknowledgements of theses, publications, and the achievements of those he supported.

During critical moments, including the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Yvan’s leadership ensured continuity, safety, and access to research facilities, reinforcing his role as a trusted and essential member of our community.

Yvan, your legacy is one of excellence, collaboration, and care. Thank you for your years of service and dedication—you will be greatly missed.

Wishing you all the best in this next chapter.

05/18/2026

Calling Graduate & Undergraduate Students — NABEC 2026 Competitions

Co-hosted by McGill University’s Department of Bioresource Engineering and Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, NABEC 2026 proudly supports the next generation of engineers through student paper, poster, oral, and design competitions—with cash awards, certificates, and travel support for top entries.

Undergraduate Paper & Design Competitions
• Technical papers
• Engineering design projects

🗓 Deadline: June 1, 2026

Faculty: this is a great opportunity to showcase your students’ work—please encourage participation!

📍 Present, compete, and connect at NABEC 2026 | August 2–5 | Quebec
🔗 https://sites.google.com/view/nabec/home?authuser=0

05/11/2026

Registration is open for NABEC 2026!
Join colleagues from across the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada at the 101st Northeast Agricultural & Biological Engineering Conference, co-hosted by McGill University’s Department of Bioresource Engineering and the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, in beautiful Quebec.

📍 Courtyard by Marriott, Baie d’Urfé
🗓 August 2–5, 2026

Why attend?
✔ Engage with cutting-edge research and real-world engineering applications
✔ Network with academic, industry, and government professionals
✔ Enjoy signature social events—including our Monday night BBQ on the St. Lawrence River
✔ Experience McGill’s historic Macdonald Campus at the height of summer

🗓 Presenter registration deadline: June 20, 2026
🗓 General registration deadline: July 15, 2026

Whether you’re a long-time NABEC member or joining us for the first time, NABEC 2026 blends technical excellence with genuine community.
🔗 https://sites.google.com/view/nabec/home?authuser=0

05/10/2026

How do atmospheric and aerodynamic conditions influence the reliability of drone-based methane monitoring?

New research from Prof. Chandra A. Madramootoo’s Water Innovation Lab in the Department of Bioresource Engineering at McGill University, published in Environmental Science & Technology, introduces a novel framework for evaluating the spatial reliability of UAV-derived methane concentration maps.
Led by PhD student Sushree Sangita Dash, in collaboration with Dr. Trevor W. Coates of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, the study combines atmospheric stability classification, anisotropy-aware geostatistical modelling, and a new wind-weighted hotspot alignment index to better understand when methane mapping data can be interpreted with confidence.

The findings reveal that steady, moderate winds produce coherent methane plume patterns that can be more reliably linked to emission sources, while calm or turbulent conditions significantly reduce interpretation confidence. The research also establishes practical atmospheric screening thresholds to help improve data quality assessment before conclusions are drawn.

Why it matters: Livestock agriculture accounts for an estimated 30–40% of global agricultural methane emissions. As UAV-based monitoring becomes increasingly important for emissions reporting and climate verification, this work provides a more reliable scientific foundation for methane detection and decision-making across agricultural, landfill, wetland, and oil and gas environments.

Read the full study: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5c18173

05/06/2026

NABEC 2026 is heading to Quebec! 🇨🇦

Mark your calendars for August 2–5, 2026, as the 101st Northeast Agricultural & Biological Engineering Conference (NABEC) comes to Baie d’Urfé, QC, co-hosted by the Department of Bioresource Engineering and the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry at McGill University.

Set just steps from McGill’s historic Macdonald Campus and overlooking the St. Lawrence River, this year’s venue—the Courtyard by Marriott Baie d’Urfé—offers the perfect balance of academic rigor, innovation, and French-Canadian hospitality.

• Four days of research, connection, and community
• A hub for engineers across the Northeast U.S. & Eastern Canada
• A summer setting you won’t forget

Save the date. NABEC 2026 is one you won’t want to miss.
🔗 https://sites.google.com/view/nabec/home?authuser=0

05/04/2026

Advancing nutrition through innovative food processing.

New research from Dr. Valérie Orsat of McGill’s Department of Bioresource Engineering, published in Food Research International, explores how ultraviolet (UV) irradiation can enhance the nutritional value of edible mushrooms.

Titled “UV-Induced Nutritional Transformation of Mushrooms: From Molecular Shifts to Health Outcomes,” the study demonstrates how controlled UV exposure can significantly increase vitamin D₂ levels through the photochemical conversion of ergosterol, while also influencing antioxidants, phenolics, and other key nutritional components. Using advanced modelling techniques, the research identifies optimal UV conditions to maximize nutritional benefits without compromising quality.

Why it matters: Vitamin D deficiency remains a global public health concern. This research highlights a safe, scalable, and non-invasive postharvest solution to naturally enrich foods with vitamin D, offering a promising pathway to improve dietary intake and support population health. It also provides a scientific foundation for standardizing UV treatment processes across the food industry.

This work reinforces the role of bioresource engineering in bridging food science, technology, and human health to deliver sustainable, evidence-based solutions.

Read the publication here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096399692502575X?via%3Dihub

04/22/2026

Smarter Disinfection Technologies

Researchers in the Biomass Production Lab in the Department of Bioresource Engineering at McGill University have developed a novel UV-C disinfection system designed to improve pathogen control in occupied environments.

The paper titled “Thermal stability of a user-friendly UV-C disinfection system integrated with automatic motion sensors for pathogen control,” — authored by Saman Zohrabi, Sarah MacPherson, Kam Hammad, Shangpeng Sun, and Prof. Mark Lefsrud (in the Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Progress)— explores how combining pulsed UV-C irradiation with an active water-cooling system can significantly enhance performance and safety. The system uses 280 nm UV-C LEDs, integrates motion detection, and offers a programmable interface to optimize disinfection while preventing overheating.

Why it matters:
As demand grows for effective, non-chemical disinfection in food processing, healthcare, and water treatment, this research presents a practical and scalable solution. By improving thermal stability and irradiance efficiency, the system supports safer deployment of UV-C technology in real-world settings where human presence must be considered.

📄 Read the full study:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2026.104694

04/21/2026

Exploring the Future of Architected Materials and Solid Mechanics

The Department of Bioresource Engineering at McGill University is pleased to support the launch of the CSME Solid Mechanics Seminar Series, organized by the Solid Mechanics Technical Committee of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) and chaired by Prof. Hamid Akbarzadeh.

Join us for the inaugural online seminar:
Beyond Periodic Metamaterials: Multiscale Elastodynamics and Inverse Design
📅 May 1, 2026 | 12:00 PM (EST)
🔗 Join via Zoom: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/86029628727

🎤 Prof. Charles Dorn (University of Washington) is an Assistant Professor whose research focuses on the mechanics and design of architected materials and mechanical metamaterials. His work integrates theory, computation, and experimentation to explore how geometry can be used to program dynamic behavior in advanced functional materials.

This bi-monthly seminar series aims to strengthen engagement within the solid mechanics community and foster collaboration across Canada and beyond.

04/20/2026

From Quebec to the national stage: celebrating student excellence in engineering communication

We are proud to highlight Stella Renard, a Bioresource Engineering student at McGill University, who represented our department at the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC), held March 20–22.

Stella earned her place at this national event after winning 1st place in the Scientific Communication category at the Quebec Engineering Competition. This outstanding achievement reflects both technical expertise and the ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact.

At the CEC, Stella delivered a compelling presentation focused on demystifying pesticides. She explored how they work, the challenges associated with their use, and how innovation is shaping more sustainable solutions. Her presentation showcased:
Precision agriculture technologies such as the ARA sprayer, Dino weeding robot, and infrared drone imaging Agro-environmental practices including crop rotation, cover crops, intercropping, and agroforestry.

Beyond the competition, Stella engaged with industry leaders including Rio Tinto, Hatch, and Genium360, and connected with students from across Canada. These interactions provided valuable insights into diverse engineering perspectives and emerging priorities across disciplines.

While she did not place on the podium this time, the experience proved deeply enriching. By observing fellow competitors, Stella strengthened her ability to communicate complex topics and engage audiences. This is a critical skill for the next generation of engineers tackling global challenges.

Congratulations, Stella, on representing McGill with excellence, curiosity, and a commitment to sustainable innovation.

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