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Learn more about the latest discoveries and innovations from the U of T Engineering community. Our researchers are developing new ways of capturing and storing clean energy, medical devices that can save and extend lives, smarter ways to design and build cities and much more.

Dean Chris Yip

Introducing the Strategic Academic Plan: A Q & A with Dean Yip

The Strategic Academic Plan provides a blueprint for the next five years

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U of T Engineering and Reach Alliance join forces to advance health equity in Mexico 

The cross-sector partnership is improving access to self-sampling devices for cervical cancer screenings 

CivMin’s newest faculty member, Professor Giuliano Pretti, at the door to his new office. (photo by Phill Snel)

‘Motivation can move mountains’: Meet Professor Giuliano Pretti

“When you’re driven by something that genuinely resonates with you, something that pushes you to go the extra mile with a bigger purpose in mind, I believe you’re doing more than just studying or working; you’re growing as a human being.”

Professors George Eleftheriades (ECE) and Yu Sun (MIE) have been elected as international members of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering. (Photos submitted)

Two U of T Engineering professors elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering

The National Academy of Engineering has more than 2,800 peer-elected members and international members, who are among the world’s most accomplished engineers

Representatives from Ericsson and the University of Toronto signed a new partnership agreement to explore opportunities for research collaboration and talent development. (photo by Johnny Guatto)

New partnership between U of T and Ericsson will lead to faster, more efficient cell phone networks

Collaborations between professors, graduate students and equipment makers are enhancing both the hardware and software that underly wireless communications

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New diagnostic system leverages AI to help fight hospital-acquired infections

During her postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard’s Wyss Institute, Professor Nicole Weckman (ISTEP, ChemE) developed a new technique to rapidly detect antimicrobial resistant genes in a pathogenic fungus

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Improved estimates of storm water in sewers could help reduce flooding

Recent PhD graduate Gabrielle Migliato Marega (CivMin) developed an improved tool for estimating how much water from heavy rains ends up in sanitary sewers

Tower cranes and high residential apartment buildings under construction on lake shore.

Taller doesn’t mean terrible: How smart design can lower carbon emissions for residential buildings

U of T Engineering researchers are exploring ways to meet our housing needs while emitting less

The study was led by Professor Milica Radisic (BME), left, and Mary Chuan Liu (BME PhD student). (photo courtesy of BME)

U of T study shows that fractal geometry can help kidney cells grow in a more mature form

The findings could improve disease modelling and contribute to the development of better treatment strategies