Edwin Tam

Edwin Tam is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Engineering. He has held administrative roles, including Acting Associate Vice-President, Academic, and has been actively involved in cross-border initiatives such as the Detroit-Windsor United Nations Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development. His research focuses on sustainability, municipal resilience during pandemics, and climate action. Tam has received the Medal of Excellence for his contributions to engineering education and has mentored students like Taylor Purdy in impactful projects. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on global sustainability goals and community-driven solutions. Tam's work extends to educational outreach, engaging youth through STEM activities and fostering partnerships between academia and industry.

• Roles: Professor, Acting Associate Vice-President (Academic), UN Centre Collaborator.
• Research Interests: Urban sustainability, pandemic resilience, climate policy, engineering education.
• Awards: Medal of Excellence (2017).
• Outreach: Girl Guides STEM programs, community climate workshops.
• Grants/Teams: Led studies on municipal pandemic resilience, cross-border sustainability partnerships.

Tam's contributions bridge academic research with practical applications, emphasizing community engagement and policy development to address global challenges.