McGill researchers create shapeshifting materials that could power the next generation of soft robots

Published: 23 January 2026

McGill University engineers have developed new ultra-thin materials that can be programmed to move, fold and reshape themselves, much like animated origami. They open the door to softer, safer and...

In Memoriam: Robert Lee

Published: 22 December 2025

The Department is sad to announce the passing of Dr. Robert G. H. Lee, proud alumnus of our metallurgical engineering program (class 1947), great innovator of air-injection technology in molten...

Memorial Tribute to Professor John Gruzleski

Published: 19 November 2025

“Dean Yargeau and members of the Faculty Council,

Recent McGill Graduate Victoria Anson Appointed to Two Prestigious Boards

Published: 17 July 2025

Only a few weeks after graduation, Victoria Anson (Materials Engineering, Class of 2025) has been appointed to two international boards: the Copper Club Board of Directors and the ASM International...

Victoria Anson wins The Lord Bagri Scholarship issued by The Copper Club

Published: 26 August 2024

Victoria Anson, a fourth-year materials engineering student, won The Lord Bagri Scholarship, the highest award granted by The Copper Club. Endowed in honor of Lord Bagri, the longest serving...

Victoria Anson wins the Lucy Rosato Undergraduate Scholarship in Science and Engineering

Published: 26 August 2024

Victoria Anson, a fourth-year Materials Engineering Co-op Program student, received the Lucy Rosato Undergraduate Scholarship in Science and Engineering at the 63rd Annual Conference of...

Prof. Cerruti receives the "Platinum level" My Green Lab certification.

Published: 18 April 2023

Prof. Marta Cerruti of the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering received the My Green Lab Certification from McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS), which recognizes the green lab...

Prof. Marta Cerruti won an Acta Biomaterialia Reviewer Award for 2022.

Published: 23 March 2023

Prof. Marta Cerruti of the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering was awarded an Acta Biomaterialia Reviewer Award for 2022 for her outstanding reviews of submitted manuscripts to Acta...

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