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Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering (CivMin) news

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.”

Inside old sewer system

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

nuclear engineering

New MEng emphasis prepares graduate students for the ‘nuclear renaissance’ in Canada and around the world

More than a dozen students are already enrolled in specialized courses leading to new qualifications in nuclear engineering

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

Construction by Toronto's waterfront

U of T Engineering researchers create first-ever tool to generate emissions budgets for 1,000 cities worldwide

Open-source model enables policymakers to plan for new housing and infrastructure construction while respecting climate targets

MIE PhD candidate Arman Arezoomand in the Decisionics Lab of Professor Fae Azhari (MIE, CivMin). Thanks to the Data Sciences Institute (DSI) Doctoral Student Fellowship, Arezoomand is advancing research on robotic skin for prosthetics and other robotic applications. (photo by Sarah Yuan)

Research into ‘robotic skin’ could help restore a sense of touch for those with prosthetic digits

The bio-inspired technology being developed by MIE graduate student Arman Arezoomand could also advance embodied AI and precision manufacturing

Recipients stand in front of a U of T Engineering banner with their awards

Five alumni honoured with 2025 Engineering Alumni Network Awards

U of T Engineering community members recognized for professional excellence and impact on their chosen fields

Pappas family

Why this family is strengthening mental health supports for U of T Engineering students

A gift and a new funding campaign from Loui Pappas (CivE 8T8, MASc 8T9) and his family will expand access to counselling and other services

water tap handle

New modelling tool for intermittent water distribution systems could improve service for over a billion people

Professor David Meyer (CivMin) and CivMin PhD student Omar Abdelazeem synthesized best practices to create the SWMMIN model