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COVID-19: How the U of T Engineering community is tackling the pandemic

A device developed at U of T's Institute of Biomedical Engineering makes use of an ordinary smartphone camera to rapidly detect COVID-19. (Image courtesy Johnny Zhang and Ayden Malekjahani)

Researchers develop a quantum dot smartphone device to diagnose and track COVID-19

June 14, 2021
Narinder Dhami (Skoll ElecE 0T5 + MBA 08) formed a coalition of South Asian community leaders to respond to the emergency situation in India. The coalition created the India COVID-19 Relief Fund to help facilitate donations from Canadians.

U of T Engineering alumna sets up funding initiative to help India recover from COVID-19

May 28, 2021

How modelling informs tough ICU decisions during COVID-19: U of T Engineering researchers explain

May 17, 2021

With vaccines top of mind, U of T brings together experts to address Canada’s biomanufacturing gaps

May 4, 2021

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Robotics for elder care: New joint centre fosters global collaboration

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Artificial intelligence helps researchers up-cycle waste carbon

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Data Analytics & AI Feature

Is there a better way for transit systems to deal with service disruptions?

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Advanced Manufacturing Feature

U of T Engineering researchers use machine learning to design smarter industrial catalysts

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Human Health Feature

U of T Engineering researchers develop cell injection technique that could help reverse vision loss

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Water Feature

Clean water for Las Arrugas: U of T Engineering team designs water filters for Guatemalan community

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Grads to Watch 2021

This year’s 14 “Grads to Watch” — selected by their home departments and institutes — embody the spirit of U of T Engineering. Grads to Watch 2021

U of T Engineering professors and alumni elected to the Canadian Academy of Engineering

U of T Engineering alumna sets up funding initiative to help India recover from COVID-19

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