Markus Fengler

Markus Fengler serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia. Holding a BASc from UBC and P.Eng. certification, he oversees machining facilities and staff while advising safety programs. His academic role integrates industry experience from Creo Products, Inc. and the Neil Squire Foundation.

Fengler earned his Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from the University of British Columbia and maintains Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) certification, grounding his practical teaching approach in formal academic and professional credentials.

His research centers on Engineering Design for accessibility, with emphasis on Machine Shop Practice and Design for Disability. This work drives innovations in sustainable development through tactile engineering solutions, particularly robotic assistive devices that bridge technical functionality with human-centered disability accommodation. His methodologies prioritize real-world usability in vocational rehabilitation contexts.

Early-career publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory in assistive robotics, featuring collaborations with the Neil Squire Foundation on robotic manipulators for severe disabilities. These works established foundational assessment frameworks for vocational robotic devices, emphasizing user experience and clinical validation within rehabilitation engineering.

His recognition includes:

• Richard Hare Memorial Award (2023)

Fengler teaches MECH 220 (Machine Shop Practice), MANU 230 machining modules, and coordinates MECH 223 (Mechanical Design), while co-instructing advanced design projects (MECH 328/45x). His industry background informs design consultations for teaching/research, though no active grants or graduate students are documented. As Machine Shop Lecturer, he directs facility operations and safety protocols, maintaining critical infrastructure for student projects.

He manages the department's Machining Facilities & Staff, ensuring operational safety and technical capability for prototyping and experimental work, while serving as Safety Programs Advisor to uphold rigorous workshop standards.