Dr. Edwin Tam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Edwin Tam is an Associate Professor and Department Head in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at the University of Windsor. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto and both Masters and Bachelors in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta. His research interests focus on sustainability and resiliency in infrastructure systems, exploring the application of circular economy principles in engineering contexts, strategies for end-of-life waste management, and conducting life cycle inventory assessments. He is actively involved in various professional affiliations, including the Professional Engineers Ontario and the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, where he contributes to sustainable development committees and environmental protection initiatives. His selected publications examine the integration of functionality and sustainability in stormwater infrastructure, the management of automotive parts reuse, and challenges in stormwater system sustainability. Tam leads the Sustainable Engineering End-of-Life Management Lab, where he mentors students and young professionals in advancing knowledge and practical solutions in civil engineering.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Windsor

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field English proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Includes Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering streams.