Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Materials Engineering Professors and Supervisors in Canada
Professors in materials engineering in canada
10 professors found
Professor
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Alloy Chemistry
Crystal Plasticity
Materials Science
Professor and Chair
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Semiconductor Physics
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
Nanoelectronic
Professor
McMaster University
Canada
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Silicon Chemistry
Elastomer
Conjugated Polymer
University of Calgary
Canada
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Polymer Physics
Materials Science
Microstructure Analysis
Viscoelasticity
Western University
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
High-temperature Alloys
Alloy Chemistry
Alloy Engineering
McMaster University
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Molecular Electronics
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Chemical Sensors
Assistant Professor
University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Friction Stir Welding
Welding Engineering
Alloy Chemistry
University of Waterloo
Canada
Research Interests
Formal Methods
Model Checking
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Assistant Professor
MacEwan University
Canada
Research Interests
Labor Economics
Environmental Politics
Immigration Studies
Education
Sociology
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Popular positions
Polytechnique Montréal
Canada
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2 weeks ago
Fully funded Masters and PhD opportunities are available in Food Residue Valorization within Chemical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal in the lab of Prof. Gabriela Vollet Marson . The project is aimed at students interested in food engineering, chemical engineering, and biochemistry, with a strong emphasis on laboratory work and analytical methods. This is a good fit for applicants who want to work on converting food residues into valuable products and who have hands-on experimental skills....
Biochemistry
Chemical Engineering
Biology
+1 more
2 weeks ago
University of Waterloo
Canada
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3 weeks ago
Fully funded MASc and PhD positions are available in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Waterloo in Canada, focused on orthopaedic medical device design . The opportunity is within the Biomechanics of Medical Devices Research Group and the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program. The research theme is well suited to students interested in experimental biomechanics , medical device evaluation , mechanical testing , imaging , and 3D printing , with applications in orthopaedic device devel...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Imaging
+4 more
3 weeks ago
Dalhousie University
Canada
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1 month ago
Wu Lab at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada is recruiting PhD and MSc/Master's students for research on biodegradable thread-based materials for soft transient electronics . The opportunity sits at the intersection of materials science , biomedical engineering , bioelectronics , microfluidics , biosensors , electrochemistry , and analytical chemistry . The post specifically welcomes applicants with experience in these areas or related fields. Interested candidates should email yunyun.w...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
+8 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Assistant Professor
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Mechanics
Muscle Biology
Biomechanic
Has grant
Concordia University
Canada
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Polymer Physics
Material Engineering
Composite Material
Adhesive Bonding
Professor
McMaster University
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Lithium-ion Batteries
Materials Science
Solid-state Nmr
Opportunities these professors hire for
Western University
Canada
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4 days ago
Fully funded PhD position in Functional Materials and Advanced Manufacturing is available at Western University, Canada, within the Data-Driven Advanced Manufacturing (D2M) Group in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. The doctoral thesis, Functional Materials for Hierarchical Manufacturing , focuses on developing and applying functional materials for wearable energy storage and sensor technologies. The research sits at the intersection of materials science, mechanical enginee...
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Industrial Engineering
+1 more
4 days ago
University of Windsor
Canada
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6 days ago
PhD Position in Computational Modeling of Carbon Quantum Dot Formation Dr. Nickolas Eaves' NanoACE Research Group at the University of Windsor in Canada is seeking a PhD student to work on computational modeling of carbon quantum dot formation. The research is situated within the Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering area and focuses on nanomaterials, computational modeling, and the numerical or stochastic simulation of formation processes. Applicants should have a thesis-based maste...
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+5 more
6 days ago
Nick Eaves
University of Windsor
Canada
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2 weeks ago
Nick Eaves, Associate Professor at the University of Windsor, is recruiting a PhD student for the NanoACE group to lead experimental work on microwave plasma synthesis of graphene. The project focuses on converting hydrocarbons into graphene and hydrogen with no direct CO2 emissions, making it a strong fit for students interested in nanomaterials, plasma processing, and sustainable chemical conversion. The position is aligned with research areas including Materials Science, Chemical Engineering,...
Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
+6 more
2 weeks ago
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