“Ap took my course last spring (ME 303, Advanced Engineering Mathematics) and worked with us in my group as a research assistant since 2021 Fall. He is a remarkable young man with a romantic heart and a pure soul. When I bring up a potential project to a student, I always ask tricky questions to test how a student thinks (e.g., logic, fundamentals in math and physics, intuition, curiosity, and passion). I clearly remembered that a few of his answers clicked in and showed that he can think deep. He is the type of student I have been looking for. Now, looking back, I realized that Ap must have a romantic mind to see things in a romantic way. It is the roses in his heart that let him see the rosy colours in life. I told him that I intend to take him as a graduate student. If by the time he finishes the undergrad program, he could not get any scholarship and I could not have enough funding to support him, I will send him to my old Ph.D. advisor’s lab, where funding is never an issue. We can keep doing interesting things together and hopefully, we can change the world one day with our silly ideas. I will carry on the projects in memory of Ap’s creativity and romantic mind. I will keep you updated.”
UW Professor
During his co-op experience at the University of Calgary in winter 2020, as a Laboratory Learning Kit Designer in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Apostoli’s end of term showed he truly excelled. His supervisor consistently praised him as a strong engineering student, noting his extensive hands-on experience gained through various extracurricular engagements. With a deep passion for engineering design and problem-solving, Apostoli approached projects with both creativity and independence, demonstrating remarkable self-motivation and resourcefulness. He tackled challenges with an ethical mindset, ensuring that his solutions were not only innovative but also aligned with best practices in engineering.
His contributions left a lasting impression and in keeping with his commitment to impacting change, an award or research grant at the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary is underway. Funding of this award will be a priority of the Foundation.
