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These tiny robotic tools powered by magnetic fields could enable minimally invasive brain surgery

Professor Eric Diller (MIE) and his collaborators have created a set of tools only a few millimetres in diameter, to grip, pull and cut tissue

a naloxone kit

Where should we place naloxone kits to save the most lives?

Professor Timothy Chan (MIE) and his team conducted an analysis of the city of Vancouver, which suggests leveraging transit stops to improve the availability of naloxone

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U of T renews five-year research partnership with Konica Minolta

Research projects include the use of machine learning to improve manufacturing

Five members of NSBE Graduate Student Chapter at the University of Toronto showcase clothing from their cultural backgrounds.

Black graduate engineering students expand community with new NSBE chapter

National Society of Black Engineers Graduate Chapter at U of T to provide mentorship and supportive environment to increase Black representation in engineering

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U of T Engineering alumnus receives Order of Ontario

Nick Di Donato (MIE 8T1) honoured for his achievements in hospitality and entertainment

Headshot of Martin Staadecker, wearing a green puffer jacket, with trees in the background.

Batteries and windmills: How one student’s summer research project is advancing energy storage for sustainable and affordable power

Martin Staadecker’s (EngSci 2T4) undergraduate work through the Engineering Science Research Opportunities Program (ESROP) has led to a published study in Nature Communications

Composite photo from left to right: Professor Tobin Filleter (MIE) and Peter Serles.

Strong as steel, light as foam: Machine learning and nano-3D printing produce breakthrough high-performance, nano-architected materials

Research led by Professor Tobin Filleter (MIE) could benefit industries from automotive to aerospace

Left to right: Professors Milos Popovic (BME), Deepa Kundur (ECE) and Ali Dolatabadi (MIE) are among five recipients from the U of T Engineering community to be recognized by the Engineering Institute of Canada. (photos courtesy of BME, ECE, MIE

U of T Engineering professors and alumni honoured by the Engineering Institute of Canada

Recipients recognized for their distinguished contributions to engineering

Professor Javad Mostaghimi (MIE) is director of the Centre for Advanced Coating Technologies (CACT). He has been elected fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors. (photo by Daria Perevezentsev)

Professor Javad Mostaghimi elected to the U.S. National Academy of Inventors

Mostaghimi recognized for innovation in creating inventions that have made an impact on quality of life, economic development, and the welfare of society