Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering (CivMin)

From top left, clockwise: Professors Chirag Variawa (ISTEP), Marianne Touchie (CivMin), Aimy Bazylak (MIE), Natalie Enright Jerger (ECE) and Elham Marzi (ISTEP). (Photos: Laura Pederson, Kevin Soobrian, Neda Demiri and Roberta Baker)

Five U of T Engineering professors on how they’re preparing for an unprecedented Back to Skule™

August 27, 2020

Instructors reimagine approaches to teaching as the Faculty gears up for a remote start to fall term

From left: Lilian Kabelle (CivE MEng candidate), Marie Merci Ishimwe (ECE MEng candidate) and Ngone Lo (Faculty of Information). The team is building an “engineering think tank” to counteract the impact of COVID-19 in East Africa. (Photos courtesy of Lilian Kabelle)

Students spark new solutions for COVID-19 challenges

July 3, 2020

Forty seven undergraduate and graduate students from U of T Engineering have received U of T COVID-19 Student Engagement Awards

Dr. Emily Moore, centre, speaks with students at Troost ILead’s ‘The Power of Story’ event on March 5, 2020. (Credit: Daria Perevezentsev)

Five U of T engineers elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering

June 15, 2020

Body unites Canada’s most distinguished and experienced engineers to provide strategic advice on matters of critical importance to the country

U of T Engineering Professor Emeritus Paul Young (CivMin) will coordinate global research efforts to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Paul Young appointed International Secretary of the Royal Society of Canada

May 20, 2020

U of T Engineering Professor Emeritus will coordinate global research efforts to address some of the world’s most pressing issues

UV treatment is widely used to disinfect drinking water and wastewater. Now, hospitals are considering its role in disinfecting masks and other personal protective equipment (Photo: Dimitri Karastelev via Unsplash)

Can ultraviolet light help hospitals disinfect their supply of masks and gowns? U of T Engineering UV expert explains

April 6, 2020

Professor Ron Hofmann answers questions about the use of UV treatment to extend hospital supplies of personal protective equipment

Professor David Taylor’s (CivMin) setup at home as he delivers his Municipal Engineering class to students online. (Photo: Kirsten Meyer)

Teaching virtually during COVID-19: U of T Engineering professors share how they’re adapting

April 2, 2020

How U of T Engineering professors are ensuring academic continuity during the COVID-19 crisis

Air filtration and COVID-19: Indoor air quality expert explains how to keep you and your building safe

March 20, 2020

Professor Jeffrey Siegel on the role of indoor air-filtration systems in protecting from the virus

Professors Tracey Galloway and Chris Beck in one of the planes used to transport food, supplies and passengers to remote Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Chris Beck)

Reconciliation through Engineering Initiative to improve transportation and housing in Indigenous communities

November 14, 2019

Indigenous leaders, U of T researchers begin collaborations to mitigate indoor mould and improve air transportation of food and goods in Northern Ontario

From Left: Sonia Molodecky (RTEI program lead), Shakya Sur (RTEI research associate), Jamie Fine (MIE Postdoctoral Fellow), Professor Bomani Khemet (Architecture), Professor Liat Margolis (Architecture), Becky Big Canoe, and Professor Marianne Touchie (CivMin, MIE).

Indigenous leaders, U of T researchers look to build collaborations grounded in understanding and reciprocity