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The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) news

Professor Peyman Mohajerin Esfahani (MIE) approaches his course material through demonstrating how operations research and mathematical programming solve real-world problems. (photo by Aaron Demeter)

Making decisions under uncertainty: Meet MIE Professor Peyman Mohajerin Esfahani

“Decision-making under uncertainty is a research area that shows up across many disciplines, so it’s common for researchers with different backgrounds to work on related problems. That’s one of the things I enjoy about being at U of T: the opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration are everywhere.”

Professor Tanya Berger-Wolf, pictured here doing field work in Kenya, will join the Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering in July 2027. (photo by Susanne Krauss)

National research chair brings computational ecologist Tanya Berger-Wolf to U of T Engineering

Berger-Wolf will take up the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in AI for Nature

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‘Fight for your dreams and be kind to yourself’: Meet Professor Georgia Pierrou

Pierrou’s research focuses on promoting sustainability in the electric power sector

Left to right: Dr. Monica Regalbuto, Vice-President of Science and Technology, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Fred Dermarkar, President and CEO, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited; Prof. Leah Cowen, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives, U of T. (photo by Aaron Demeter)

Strengthening Canada’s nuclear talent pipeline: U of T joins Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Academic Partnership Program

Partnership with CNL and AECL connects the next generation of nuclear engineers with Canada’s premier nuclear research facilities and expertise

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Ask Alan: Capstone team creates AI tool to help students study

Student-designed chatbot pulls directly from course material and can be set up by a professor within an hour

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‘You don’t find out what you’re capable of just by thinking’: Meet Professor Parinaz Naseri

Naseri (ECE) is a University of Toronto alumna whose research sits at the intersection of electromagnetic engineered materials and machine learning

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How a life-altering brain surgery inspired Nilou Hashemi’s research into new techniques that could enhance neurological recovery

U of T Engineering PhD graduate studies how the brain processes movement in hopes of developing better rehabilitation techniques for a wide range of patients

The U of T Engineering members are among 50 new fellows announced by the Canadian Academy of Engineering. (photo by Daria Perevezentsev)

U of T Engineering professors and alumni elected to the Canadian Academy of Engineering

Fellows recognized for outstanding contributions to engineering in Canada and provide strategic advice on matters of critical importance to the country

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