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Professor Benjamin Hatton (MSE). (Photo: U of T Engineering)

Smart finger pads for robots among six U of T Engineering projects awarded with Connaught Innovation funding

March 10, 2020

Emerging technologies in areas such as human health and advanced manufacturing receive funding boost

University Professor Michael Sefton (ChemE,IBBME) is one of two members of the U of T Engineering Community to be inducted into the U.S. National Academy of Engineering this year. (Photo: Neil Ta)

Engineering professor and alumni elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering

February 6, 2020

Michael Sefton was inducted for his accomplishments in tissue engineering, Raffaello D’Andrea was honoured for contributions to conventional and aerial robotics, and Abigail Sellen was recognized for her contributions to ensuring that human capabilities are considered in the design of computer systems

Researchers develop method to improve transplantation of artificial insulin-producing cells

January 17, 2020

The research could improve the success of implantable islets to treat people living with diabetes

Professor Craig Simmons (MIE, IBBME) is among the four U of T Engineering professors and one alumnus to be inducted into the Engineering Institute of Canada for 2019. (Photo: Neil Ta)

Professors and alumnus elected Fellows of the Engineering Institute of Canada

December 13, 2019

Five members of the U of T Engineering community were honoured for their contributions to Canada and to their chosen fields

Laura Smith, a PhD student in chemical and biomedical engineering, holds up a lab coat bearing her name that will be hung in Molly Shoichet's lab following her graduation next year (photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)

By raising lab coats to the rafters, U of T biomedical engineering lab celebrates its student MVPs

December 12, 2019

For 15 years, University Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, IBBME) and her students have celebrated PhD candidates who successfully defend their theses by unveiling a white coat with their name and graduation year on the back

13 U of T Engineering alumni and students honoured at 2019 EAN Awards

November 8, 2019

Thirteen accomplished members of U of T Engineering’s alumni community were recognized on Nov. 7 at the annual Engineering Alumni Network (EAN) Awards

Fall Convocation 2019: Three graduating students share their one-minute thesis

November 7, 2019

Graduate students Maryam Fallah, Locke Davenport Huyer and Tij Gupta explain their research in one minute

A national study led by Professor Greg Evans (ChemE) reveals the proportion of diesel vehicles as a key factor contributing to near-road air pollution. Nearly 30% of Canadians live within 250 metres of major roads. (Photo: Matthew Henry/Unsplash)

National air pollution report calls out rush-hour traffic, diesel truck emissions as major areas of concern

October 30, 2019

U of T Engineering study of near-road air pollution in Toronto and Vancouver raises questions about health risks to one-third of Canadians living near a major roadway

Diatoms (Nitzchia palea), the most abundant algal taxa in the world’s oceans, stained with a fluorescent dye (Nile Red) to reveal the abundant neutral lipid (yellow) contained in these algal cells. (Photo: Professor Michael T. Arts, Ryerson University)

Food for thought: Climate change could impact omega-3 levels worldwide

September 20, 2019

Computer simulations suggests that warming ocean temperatures could limit the ability of algae to produce a key nutrient

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