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U of T professor Alex Mihailidis appointed Knight of the Ordre des Palmes académiques

Originally established by Napoleon in 1808, the honour recognizes contributions to the advancement of education and scholarship

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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

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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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Professor Leo Chou receives Ontario Early Researcher Award to advance vaccine and immunotherapy delivery

Funding aims to strengthen Ontario’s long-term economic growth by advancing discoveries that improve lives and foster a skilled research workforce

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Professor Milica Radisic receives a Governor General’s Innovation Award

Radisic’s research focuses on organ-on-a-chip engineering and the development of new biomaterials that promote healing

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Engineering professors and staff honoured for excellence by the faculty 

Recipients celebrated for outstanding contributions to teaching, research and administration

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Professor Milica Radisic elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Honour recognizes Radisic’s contributions to the field of organ-on-a-chip engineering

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BME student receives Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award

Mohammadamir Moghaddam is recognized for strong academic performance and leadership in university and community activities