colours of the rainbow appearing over a waterfall on a mountain

A rainbow reflects off Takakkaw Falls, BC, captured by Jian Huo (PhD ‘25, Civil Engineering), 2023 Faculty of Engineering Photo Contest winner. His research focuses on stress-induced fracture permeability evolution in granitic rocks, a topic with critical implications for nuclear waste disposal, geothermal energy, and CO₂ sequestration.

Transformative impact emerges where disciplines converge to tackle complex societal challenges and shape solutions for the future.

These six examples highlight key opportunities for ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ to drive real-world impacts locally, nationally, and globally. They are areas in which we are making deliberate investments, attracting top talent, building world-class 

infrastructure, and establishing strong partnerships. They also reflect a collaborative model of leadership, with researchers advancing initiatives across fields and sectors.

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