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Learn more about the latest discoveries and innovations from the U of T Engineering community. Our researchers are developing new ways of capturing and storing clean energy, medical devices that can save and extend lives, smarter ways to design and build cities and much more.

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New modelling tool for intermittent water distribution systems could improve service for over a billion people

Professor David Meyer (CivMin) and CivMin PhD student Omar Abdelazeem synthesized best practices to create the SWMMIN model

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‘Electrochemistry for a sustainable future’: Meet new ChemE professor Bertrand Neyhouse

Neyhouse applies electrochemical engineering to design scalable processes for cleaner chemical manufacturing and sustainability

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U of T Engineering researchers develop safer alternative non-stick coating

A technique called nanoscale fletching has led to a repellent material with greatly reduced levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called ‘forever chemicals’

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Three members of the U of T Engineering community appointed to the Order of Canada

Professor Tom Chau (BME), Professor Emeritus Adel Sedra (ECE) and alumnus Nathan Leipciger (ECE 5T5, Hon LLD 2019) are among 83 individuals appointed by the Governor General of Canada

PhD student Sartaaj Takrim Khan and Professor Seyed Mohamad Moosavi (ChemE)

AI system helps researchers unlock hidden potential in newly discovered materials

Developed by U of T Engineering researchers, the tool uses early-stage data to predict the potential real-world use for a new material

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Modelling study provides support for the ‘housing first’ approach to addressing addiction and homelessness

New paper models positive health and cost outcomes when supports are in place

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U of T Engineering researchers and startup boutIQ solutions partner to advance heart repair therapies

Company aims to transform the way cell culture media is developed, using artificial intelligence to make cell-based therapies more effective and clinically viable

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Professor Caitlin Maikawa wins 2024 John Charles Polanyi Prize for Chemistry

The Polanyi Prizes are awarded annually in honour of John C. Polanyi, who won the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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U of T Engineering grad champions environmental causes, Indigenous empowerment

Allana Nakashook-Zettler (ChemE 2T4 + PEY) is graduating with a degree in chemical engineering — and a strengthened conviction in her ability to foster change