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An Expert's Perspective, Research & Innovation, Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Cultivating manufacturing research relationships in southern Ontario

From an Expert's Perspective

This month, we hear from Al Spence, PhD, Research Scientist at the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre. The Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMC) is involved in several formal research relationships, including the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), and Tech-Access Canada. Of course, networking with other southern Ontario experts is always valued. As the Research Scientist for WAMIC, I frequently connect with nearby colleges … Continue reading Cultivating manufacturing research relationships in southern Ontario »

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Research & innovation has always been a calling for Saeed Assarzadeh

Saeed Assarzedeh, PhD

Sometimes, at a young age, you just know what you’re meant to do when you get older.   Some people want to be an astronaut, some want to be a hockey player. But for Saeed Assarzadeh, he always knew he wanted to do something with science.   “When I was in high school, I was very interested in the course physics. I received top marks and realized … Continue reading Research & innovation has always been a calling for Saeed Assarzadeh »

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A familiar face, Neil Wilkinson, is back as part of the R&I team

Neil Wilkinson, Research Program Manager for the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC).

R&I is pleased to welcome back to the team Neil Wilkinson as the Research Program Manager for the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC). Neil rejoins Niagara College with 8 years in leadership roles in college applied research offices. In that time, he developed and managed applied research teams and projects that provided innovative new products and solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses in the … Continue reading A familiar face, Neil Wilkinson, is back as part of the R&I team »

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A new Advanced Manufacturing Scientist, Saeed Assarzadeh, joins the R&I team

Saeed Assarzedeh, PhD

Research & Innovation (R&I) is pleased to welcome Saeed Assarzadeh, PhD, to the Niagara College team. He is the new Advanced Manufacturing Scientist, Product Innovation and Manufacturing Research, for the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC). Saeed will be leading and supporting our technical team in the various applied research projects and technical services through which we enable industry innovation. Saeed is a mechanical engineer … Continue reading A new Advanced Manufacturing Scientist, Saeed Assarzadeh, joins the R&I team »

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NOW HIRING: Research Program Manager position available with our Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team

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Applications are invited for the position of Research Program Manager, Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC), located at our Welland Campus, in the Division of Research and Innovation. Reporting to the Director, Research and Innovation, the Research Program Manager will be responsible for managing a wide range of applied research projects and related activities.  The Research Program Manager will manage outreach activities with business and … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Research Program Manager position available with our Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team »

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R&I welcomes SONAMI Communications Lead

Elina Ojanen, SONAMI Communications Lead

We are pleased to welcome Elina Ojanen to Niagara College in the position of Communications Lead with SONAMI. As the Communication Lead, Elina heads a full range of communications services for the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), within the Research & Innovation (R&I) division at Niagara College, and implements communication plans to support projects, events, publications, and media relations. Elina’s role is … Continue reading R&I welcomes SONAMI Communications Lead »