Biological Engineers also apply their knowledge of materials, physiology and mechanics to develop devices such as prosthetic limbs and orthopedic implants. Click here for more information. Increasing awareness of environmental issues has created the demand for Environmental Engineers to alleviate human impact on the natural world. Environmental Engineers design waste treatment processes and systems, develop new technologies to minimize pollution of land, water and air, and consider conservation measures. Specific applications and faculty interests include medical imaging, real-time systems, neural networks, robotics, intelligent systems, machine vision, VLSI design and biosensors.
Water is a critically important resource.
Water Resources Engineers locate and measure water in groundwater, wetlands, streams and lakes. As guardians of these resources, they design tools to protect ecosystems, to control floods and erosion, and to provide water to sustain life in urban and rural areas. The study of human movement can help in the engineered design of everything from improved joint replacements and assistive devices to safer work environments. Professor John Runciman has worked for more than 10 years in the biomedical field, studying complex joint function and engineering the design, development and manufacture of medical implants and instruments. Teamwork is part of every aspect of engineering at Guelph.