11 Engineering Staff Members Receive U of T Excellence Through Innovation Awards
Eleven Engineering staff members received one individual and four team Excellence Through Innovation Awards from U of T for their “above and beyond” contributions to the University and its mandate. These awards recognize the contributions of administrative staff in advancing the University’s strategic objectives; encouraging administrative innovation and providing a platform for sharing best practices. […]
Two Second-year Students’ Photography Lighting System Wins the $20,000 Lacavera Prize at The Entrepreneurship Hatchery’s Demo Day
Creating a light, affordable camera lighting system to replace the heavy bulk of typical photographic equipment earned Anastasiya Martyts (EngSci 1T6) and Tiange Li (Life Sciences 1T6) The Entrepreneurship Hatchery’s first $20,000 Lacavera Prize. Martyts and Li presented Modly – their modular, customizable lighting system – at the Hatchery’s Demo Day on September 12, competing […]
New State-of-the-Art Materials Engineering Lab Opens at U of T Engineering
On September 5, the Walter Curlook Materials Characterization & Processing Laboratory was opened and unveiled to members of the Curlook family and the U of T Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) community. Hosted by MSE Professor Uwe Erb – invited guests and MSE community members had the opportunity to learn about the deep history and ongoing relationship […]
U of T Engineering Rises in International Ranking
The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering has leaped forward on the world stage once again. According to the 2013 Academic Ranking of World Universities (AWRU), which is prepared by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, U of T Engineering ranks 12th in the world, up from 13th in 2012. This is the seventh consecutive year U […]
MIE Professor Elected ASME Fellow
Professor David Sinton (MIE) has been elected Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Fellowship is the highest elected grade of membership within ASME, the attainment of which recognizes outstanding engineering achievements and contributions to the engineering profession. Professor Sinton’s research involves the study and application of small-scale fluid mechanics for use in energy systems […]
U of T Awards Prestigious Quantum Mechanics Prize to Pioneering Physicists
U of T’s Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control (CQIQC) has announced Michel Devoret and Robert Schoelkopf, both of Yale University, as winners of the prestigious John Stewart Bell Prize for their enormous contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics is the theory physicists believe describes everything in nature, according to ECE […]
U of T Engineering Students Win National Auto Research Poster Prize
Two U of T Engineering graduate students were nationally recognized at the annual AUTO21 Conference in Toronto recently for contributions to Canadian automotive research and development. The students, Phillip Mireault (MechE MASc 1T4) and Manuel Ramos (MechE MASc 1T4) were awarded first place in the Toyota Canada-AUTO21 HQP Poster Competition, taking home a $4,500 prize. The competition is open […]
Remembering Professor Emeritus John W. Rutter
Professor Emeritus John W. Rutter (EngPhys 4T9, MMS PhD 5T2) passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2013 at the age of 88. Professor Rutter graduated from U of T Engineering Physics (now Engineering Science) in 1949 and subsequently completed his PhD in Metallurgical Engineering (now Materials Science & Engineering) in 1952 under the supervision of […]
CivE Professor Recognized with ASTM Frank E. Richart Award
Professor Doug Hooton (CivE) has added to his banner year with another award, the Frank E. Richart Award, presented by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Professor Hooton has long been recognized as a leading figure in engineering research and leadership, currently serving as NSERC/CAC Industrial Research Chair in Durable and Sustainable Concrete. The Frank […]
