Congratulations to the graduates of the School of Biomedical Engineering! This year, we proudly recognize 17 PhD graduates, 14 MEng graduates, and 99 undergraduate graduates as they reach this significant milestone.
These graduates represent a strong foundation of talent, innovation, and commitment to advancing the field of biomedical engineering. As they move forward, they are well positioned to transform healthcare systems and drive innovation across the biomedical engineering sector in British Columbia, across Canada, and globally—delivering meaningful impact through research, technology, and discovery.
Graduate Profiles
This year’s SBME graduates exemplify the depth, diversity, and impact of biomedical engineering training at UBC, with achievements spanning discovery research, clinical innovation, community leadership, and translational engineering. Learn more about five of our graduates paths to convocation.
Ahmed Kabil (PhD)
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Ahmed Kabil’s PhD work was defined by impactful research on the gut microbiome and immune-mediated disease, resulting in multiple first-author publications and recognition through the Vanier CGS award. His experience at SBME was shaped by a strong commitment to scientific storytelling, mentorship, and collaboration across disciplines, which he continues to build on in his postdoctoral training.
Saud Lingawi (PhD)
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Saud Lingawi focused his doctoral research on biosensors for the detection of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, with a strong emphasis on translational impact. His work reflects a commitment to improving clinical decision-making and patient outcomes through engineering-driven solutions developed in close collaboration with healthcare environments.
Brianna Tsuyuki (Undergraduate)
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Brianna Tsuyuki’s undergraduate experience is distinguished by her leadership in inclusive healthcare, adaptive sport, and harm reduction initiatives. She was recognized with the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation Award, reflecting her commitment to advancing equity, accessibility, and community-driven healthcare solutions through biomedical engineering.
Renata Lawrence (Undergraduate)
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Renata Lawrence’s undergraduate experience highlights a strong progression from curiosity to meaningful impact within SBME. Through her engagement in coursework, design, and applied learning experiences, she developed a foundation in biomedical engineering that bridges technical knowledge with real-world problem solving.
Ivan Su (MEng)
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Ivan Su’s MEng journey reflects a focus on innovation and collaboration within biomedical engineering practice. His work at SBME emphasizes the application of engineering principles to real-world challenges, strengthened through interdisciplinary learning and project-based experience.