Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering (CivMin)

Gerald Heffernan, who received his BASc in metallurgy and materials science from U of T, was considered one of the few true technological visionaries in the global steel industry.

In Memoriam: Gerald Heffernan (1919-2023)

August 10, 2023

Gerald and Geraldine Heffernan contributed more than $11 million to support University of Toronto students, programs, researchers and buildings

Left to right: U of T Engineering Professors Greg Jamieson (MIE), Oh-Sung Kwon (CivMin) and Yu Zou (MSE) are all leading new research projects that look at various aspects of small modular reactors, an emerging technology that could shift how and where nuclear power is used.

How U of T Engineering research could improve the design of small-scale modular reactors for the nuclear industry

July 12, 2023

Three professors recently received grants to study various aspects of this emerging technology

A new study from U of T Engineering Professor David Meyer (CivMin, ISTEP) shows that between the cities of Delhi and Bengaluru, customers are supplied water on 3,278 different schedules, ranging from nearly continuous to only about 30 minutes per week. (Photo: wirestock, via Envato Elements)

Why do Delhi and Bengaluru supply water according to 3,278 different schedules?

June 12, 2023

New research from Professor David Meyer (CivMin, ISTEP) and his team highlights how water supply scheduling leads to inequity between rich neighbourhoods and poorer ones

At 76, John Bond (CivE 6T8, MASc 6T9) is the oldest U of T Mississauga grad this spring. This is his third U of T degree. (Photo: Johnny Guatto)

Advice to ‘read with purpose’ set 76-year-old engineering alumnus on path to history degree

June 9, 2023

John Bond (CivE 6T8, MASc 6T9) is the oldest U of T Mississauga grad this spring

Professor Seungjae Lee (CivMin) is using U of T buildings as models to design deep learning algorithms that could optimize the operations of building heating and cooling systems, significantly reducing energy use.

Can AI help make our buildings more sustainable?

May 23, 2023

New research explores the potential of artificial intelligence to optimize heating and cooling in buildings on the U of T campus

Dr. Mjaye Mazwi (left) and Professor Sebastian Goodfellow (CivMin) are training AI to recognize the warning signs of impending arrhythmia based on clinicians’ expertise and more than 10,000 electrocardiogram readings. (Photo: SickKids)

Tremors of the heart: How AI could help doctors predict cardiac problems in critically ill children

May 10, 2023

U of T researchers test artificial intelligence similar to earthquake detection AI to diagnose heart rhythm abnormalities at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children

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U of T Engineering professors and staff honoured for excellence

April 26, 2023

Faculty celebrates leadership and innovation in teaching, research and contribution to the quality of student experience

How solar-powered technology could enhance rainwater harvesting in Mexico

April 18, 2023

Ultraviolet light from LED systems could be used to inactivate pathogens in rainwater harvested in rural or peri-urban areas

A close up of the gloved hands of a professional car mechanic changing car wheel in auto repair service.

From tires to brakes, U of T researchers tackle ‘non-tailpipe’ air pollution from vehicles

March 17, 2023

U of T researchers conducting a three-year study to learn more about tailpipe vs. non-tailpipe emissions

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