Awards & honours news

From the U of T President's Teaching Award to the Order of Canada, our students, faculty, staff and alumni consistently earn some of the most prestigious honours in their fields. We are proud to celebrate their success.

Huda Idrees (IndE 1T3) is an accomplished entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for diversity in the tech industry. (Credit: Pam Lau)

U of T Engineering alumna Huda Idrees named YWCA Young Woman of Distinction

Idrees was recognized for her outstanding achievements in improving the lives of women and girls in her community

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Molly Shoichet named a Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Shoichet is a renowned researcher working at the intersection of engineering, chemistry and biology

Professor Levente Diosady (ChemE, at left) has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada. U of T Engineering alumnus Dr. Arthur Slutsky (EngSci 7T0, MASc MIE 7T2) was also named a Member of the Order of Canada. (Photo: Roberta Baker).

U of T Engineering professor and alumnus named to the Order of Canada

Recipients recognized for contributions to food engineering and pioneering new methods of mechanical ventilation in hospitals

Professor Heather MacLean (CivMin) has been awarded the 2019 Julian C. Smith Medal by the Engineering Institute of Canada. She is one of seven members of the U of T Engineering community recognized by the EIC. (Credit: Tyler Irving)

Engineering professors, alumni honoured by Engineering Institute of Canada

Awards recognize accomplishments as engineering innovators, researchers, educators and leaders

ECE graduate student Yan Fu is among nine U of T Engineering students awarded Vector Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence.

Nine U of T Engineering graduate students awarded Vector Institute Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence

The Vector Institute brings together leading researchers in deep learning, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) from across Ontario

Sun is recognized for creating outstanding inventions that have made a positive impact on quality of life and society

Professor Yu Sun elected Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Sun is recognized for creating outstanding inventions that have made a positive impact on quality of life and society

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Three new early-career professorships accelerate innovation in engineering education and research

Twenty-seven assistant professors appointed to three new programs established by Dean Cristina Amon

Over 180 representatives gathered at the annual Industry Partners Reception on Nov. 14 to recognize strong academic-industry collaborations. (Photo: Paul Terefenko)

From smart cities to smartphones, U of T Engineering celebrates industry partnerships

More than 180 industry leaders and researchers gather to recognize thriving academic-industry collaborations

Jennifer Drake OPEA gala 700x500 Credit Barry Roden

Ontario Professional Engineers Awards gala celebrates four U of T Engineers

The annual event brings industry innovators, business leaders and policy makers from across sectors to celebrate and be inspired by engineering excellence and achievement