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Left to right: Professors Daniel Posen (CivMin, University of Toronto), Viola Birss (Chemistry, University of Calgary), Aimy Bazylak (MIE, University of Toronto), ChungHyuk Lee (ChemE, Toronto Metropolitan University) and Geoffrey McCarney (International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa) are just some of the members of RECYCLEAN, a new cross-Canada research collaboration for sustainable energy materials (photo by Ashkan Irannezhad)

New cross-Canada research collaboration to future-proof supply chains for batteries and fuel cells

A pan-Canadian team of researchers aims to develop a circular economy that efficiently recovers critical minerals and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to build a safer and cleaner future

Professor Ethan Ritz (CivMin) at the University of Toronto main gates. (photo by Phill Snel)

‘You’re going to learn your whole life’: Meet Ethan Ritz, CivMin’s newest faculty member

His research uses computational tools, such as density functional theory and molecular dynamics, to probe macroscale properties of materials

Left to right: Chris Yip (ChemE 8T8), Dean, U of T Engineering; Isi Caulder (EngSci 8T9, ECE MASc 9T1); Praveen Jain (ECE MASc 8T4, PhD 8T7); Magdalena M. Krol (CivE PhD 1T1); Tony Pialis (ElecE 0T0, MEng 0T2); Ines Fernandez (IndE 0T9+PEY), EAN Council President, celebrate at the EAN Impact Awards dinner held October 1 at Hart House. (photo by Tom Wang)

U of T Engineering alumni recognized for excellence in biotech, environmental engineering, IP strategy and more

Five U of T Engineering alumni have been honoured as part of the 2026 Engineering Alumni Network Impact Awards

Students in Professor Karl Peterson’s lab examine concrete samples from the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Left to right: Wisdom Okoh, Katia Ossetchkina, Professor Karl Peterson and Amy Montgomery. (photo by Phill Snel)

This team of CivMin researchers is studying the Gordie Howe International Bridge — down to the microscopic level

Evaluating and verifying concrete components of the new cross-border bridge is airy stuff, with researchers counting on bubbles within

Jiayu (Sunny) Shi and Lucas Xie

‘I’m deeply grateful’: How a gift from alumnus Paul Cadario is catalyzing experiential learning with impact

Lucas Xie (Year 3 CivMin) and Jiayu (Sunny) Shi (Year 3 MechE) are among dozens of students supported by the Paul Cadario Experiential Learning Student Awards

CivMin alumnus Donovan Pollitt (MinE 0T4) at the University of Toronto. (photo by Phill Snel)

An engineer’s legacy: How Murray Pollitt’s belief in Canadian industry inspired a scholarship

Alumnus Donovan Pollitt (MinE 0T4) has established the Murray H. Pollitt Engineering Leadership Scholarship in memory of his father, Murray H. Pollitt (MechE 6T3) — mechanical engineer, mine builder, and lifelong champion of Canadian industry

Professor Aryan Rezaei Rad (CivMin) with the newly installed robotic arm. (photo by Phill Snel)

CivMin launches its first industrial-scale robotic fabrication system for timber construction

The newly installed infrastructure enables new approaches to automation in fabrication, supporting innovation in the design and delivery of mass timber buildings

The U of T team, left to right: Jacky Shen, Vicky Yan, Ian Chen, Saeed Abdi, Hayden Wong, Evie Xu and David Xu. (photo submitted)

U of T team sets new record at premier student bridge‑building competition

Ultimate load of almost 4,900 kg eclipses the previous all-time record of 3,700 kg

Recipients of U of T Engineering's Faculty Awards pose with Dean Yip at the April Faculty Council meeting. Top left to right: Dean Chris Yip, Professor Evan Bentz (CivMin), Professor Sinisa Colic (MIE), Professor Matthew Mackay (MIE). Bottom left to right: Adriana Diaz Lozano Patino (EngSci 2T3, MIE PhD student), Dimpho Radebe (IndE 1T5, ChemE PhD student). (photo by Chris Yip)

U of T Engineering professors and TAs honoured by the faculty for excellence in teaching and research

Recipients recognized for excellence in classroom instruction, innovative teaching methods and distinction in research