Lassonde School of Engineering

10/16/2026

Our recent grad studies fair gave students the opportunity to connect with faculty, explore research and funding opportunities, and learn more about graduate pathways.

It was also a chance to discover what graduate studies at Lassonde can offer, from working alongside leading researchers to contributing to advances in AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing and space engineering.

Explore our graduate programs: https://bit.ly/4jL08iB

10/15/2026

Flavio Volpe has been a leading advocate for Canadian manufacturing, helping connect industry, government and innovators to strengthen one of the country's most important sectors.

From leading Project Arrow, Canada's first all-Canadian zero-emission concept vehicle, to advancing conversations on trade, industrial policy and economic competitiveness, his work has had a lasting impact on how Canada builds and innovates.

Yesterday, York University recognized Volpe's impact with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Congratulations, Flavio Volpe, on this well-deserved honour.

During the ceremony, Lassonde Vice-Dean Sunny Leung, who presented the citation for the degree, reflected on how Volpe's career demonstrates the power of collaboration, innovation and public engagement in shaping Canada's future.

His contributions resonate strongly with the Lassonde community, where our students are preparing to tackle complex challenges.

Learn more: https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/2026/09/25/industry-leaders-to-earn-honorary-degrees-at-fall-convocation/

10/15/2026

From research at Lassonde to recognition among Canada’s top young leaders. Nick Frosst has been named to Canada’s 2026 Top 40 Under 40.

While at Lassonde, he contributed to computer vision research in the Tsotsos Lab. Today, he is co-founder of Cohere, one of Canada’s leading AI companies.

His journey reflects the impact of research opportunities and innovation-driven learning at Lassonde.

Learn more: https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/2026/10/07/york-talent-recognized-among-canadas-top-young-leaders/

Recognized for leadership, innovation and community impact, three members of the York community are among Canada's Top 40 Under 40 for accomplishments spanning AI innovation, organizational transformation and capital markets law.

10/14/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Today, we celebrate your achievements, perseverance and all the moments that led to this milestone.

You've spent your time at Lassonde learning, building, creating and solving problems that matter. Now, you're ready for what's next.

As you join our growing community of alumni around the world, we look forward to seeing the impact you'll make in the years ahead.

To our Lassonde community: What's one piece of advice you'd share with our newest graduates as they begin their careers? Let us know in the comments!

Graduates, stay connected! Follow Lassonde for alumni stories, opportunities and news from our community.

10/13/2026

Last week, we celebrated our students’ achievements at the annual Lassonde Awards Ceremony and Luncheon.

The event recognized their outstanding accomplishments from the 2025–26 academic year and honoured their dedication, leadership and impact, both on campus and beyond.

A special thank you to the donors and partners whose generosity and support help make student success possible.

Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients!

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

This World Space Week, we’re celebrating a major achievement for space engineering at York: #1 in Canada and #30 in the world for Aerospace Engineering in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking, up from #32 globally last year.

That recognition reflects the research, education and hands-on innovation advancing space engineering at Lassonde.

From missions to Mars and asteroid Bennu to research in robotics, satellite navigation and Earth observation, Lassonde is helping push space exploration forward.

There’s even more to celebrate this year: our Space Engineering program marks its 25th anniversary, and Arbalest Rocketry recently achieved a record result at Launch Canada.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3W1r6wl

10/07/2026

Meet Alyssa Diarra, a second-year Mechanical Engineering student and KPM Power Bursary recipient for the second year in a row.

Alyssa enjoys the hands-on side of engineering, from working with machines to understanding how mechanical systems work. She’s also active in the Lassonde community, connecting with fellow students and taking part in events.

Thank you to KPM Power for its continued support, including mentorship and co-op opportunities for students.

10/06/2026

It’s World Space Week, and Lassonde space technology is showing up in an unexpected place: Nuit Blanche Toronto.

This past weekend, Lassonde graduate student and artist Shane Ackerley brought Making Space: Signals and Noise to Nuit Blanche Toronto 2026.

Developed through his work in York’s Nanosatellite Research Laboratory, the interactive installation invited visitors to see their movements captured using the same event-camera technology used to track satellites and debris in orbit. Over 12 hours, their participation created a community-driven dataset.

Congratulations to Shane and everyone who helped bring the project to life, including Professors Regina Lee and Joel Ong, Aref Nasiri, Vithurshan Suthakar, Arts Etobicoke and Humber Cultural Hub.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hIowCv

10/05/2026

From PhD research to a high-impact publication, and now a new chapter as a postdoctoral fellow.

After successfully defending his PhD, Alireza Norouziazad has published research from his doctoral work in Artificial Intelligence Review.

In just two and a half years, he published more than 21 papers, contributed to two patent applications and mentored over 10 undergraduate students, while advancing research in deep learning, medical imaging and the safe use of emerging AI technologies in healthcare.

His journey shows where graduate research can lead. Explore graduate programs at Lassonde: https://bit.ly/4jL08iB