The annual Faculty of Applied Sciences Three Minute Thesis (3MT) was held in-person with students, faculty and staff gathering at SFU’s Big Data Hub to watch participants compete. A total of twelve students from schools of computing science, engineering science, mechatronic systems engineering and sustainable energy engineering (SEE), participated in the faculty heat.

Sustainable energy engineering MASc student Omar Nemir was awarded first place. His research focuses on combating climate change through capturing carbon dioxide in micro-engineered textures. He captivated the audience by using the diving bell spider in his presentation to demonstrate how they can capture air bubbles under water so that they can breathe.

Sustainable energy engineering MASc student Muhammad Talha Usmani was announced as the runner up. His research focuses on how elastomeric piston seals are contributing towards making the mass deployment of hydrogen powered vehicles a reality.

Both Nemir and Usmani will advance to the SFU final on April 4, 2024, where they will compete with students across the university for the chance to win $1000 and represent SFU at the Western Regional Competition.

View all of the SEE participants below!

Read more about this year's faculty heat here>>