University of Toronto Professors Win John C. Polanyi Award
The groundbreaking research of two U of T professors has been recognized with the 2011 NSERC John C. Polanyi Award, which honours an individual or team whose Canadian-based research has led to a recent outstanding advance in the natural sciences or engineering. Professor Brendan Frey of The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer […]
Eight Ways to Improve Society, the Economy and the Environment
U of T Engineering research with its direct impact on improving life on Earth – and the planet itself — got a huge boost with on February 13 with more than $3.2-million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The funding comes through NSERC’s Strategic Project Grants (SPG) program, which is […]
IBBME Professor Appointed Vice-President of Research and Director of the Bloorview Research Institute
Associate Professor Tom Chau (IBBME) has been appointed Vice President of Research and Director of the Bloorview Research Institute at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, effective April 1. “He is recognized as a bright and accomplished leader, who has achieved success and recognition for his research at Holland Bloorview,” stated Sheila Jarvis, President and CEO of Holland Bloorview. […]
OEC Brings Out Engineering Students from Across Ontario to U of T
From February 3 to 5, more than 230 engineering students from across Ontario gathered at U of T to put their engineering skills to the test at the 33rd annual Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC). OEC challenges students in design, innovation and communication in six competition categories. This year’s event focused on issues relevant to urban and suburban […]
Professor Elected ASME Fellow
Professor David A. Steinman (MIE/IBBME) 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 exceptional engineering achievements and contributions to the engineering profession. Professor Steinman’s research focuses on the integration of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and medical imaging to […]
MIE Professor Receives Award from the American Physical Society
Professor Andreas Mandelis (MIE) has received the 2012 American Physical Society’s Joseph F. Keithley Award for Advances in Measurement Science for his seminal contributions to photothermal science and the application of innovative techniques to a variety of real-world problems. A Canada Research Chair in Diffusion-Wave Sciences and Technologies, Professor Mandelis has authored more than 300 refereed papers […]
Top Industrial Researcher Named NSERC/ P&WC Industrial Research Chair
An industrial researcher with more than 35 years of experience conducting research and development toward reducing the environmental impact of aviation has been named the inaugural NSERC/P&WC Industrial Research Chair in Aviation Gas Turbine Combustion/Emissions Research and Design System Optimization. Dr. Sam Sampath was named to the position at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace […]
UTEK Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Record Participation
What do you get when you combine 250 competing engineering students and a tight deadline? Pressure. And lots of it. On January 21, U of T Engineering students participated at the 10th annual U of T Engineering Kompetitions (UTEK). Every year, U of T undergraduates participate in six different categories of competition. Winners qualify for […]
Molly Shoichet Wins Society for Biomaterials Clemson Award
The Society for Biomaterials, a professional society that promotes advances in biomedical materials research and development, has named Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, IBBME) the recipient of this year’s Clemson Award for Contributions to Literature. This award recognizes significant contributions to the literature on the science or technology of biomaterials. Professor Shoichet has published more than 400 papers, […]
