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2022 Schulich Leader Kai Chen (Year 1 MechE) hopes to use his passions for aviation and the environment to work toward sustainability and better accessibility in the aerospace industry (Photo: Submitted)

Problem solving for a better world: Meet U of T Engineering’s 2022 Schulich Leaders

The 2022 Schulich Leaders embody community leadership, innovation and tech know-how

Tandem perovskite solar cell

International research collaboration produces all-perovskite tandem solar cell with high efficiency, record voltage

Emerging solar technology could overcome key limitations inherent to today’s industry standard silicon-based photovoltaics

David Lie

New research collaboration leverages edge computing to meet defence and security challenges

ECE Professor David Lie is part of a ‘micro-net’ of researchers that has received $1.5 million from the Canadian Department of National Defence

Professor Xilin Liu tests signal integrity of a neural implant prototype. Neural implants in use today activate a neuromodulation therapy that helps manage symptoms of brain disorders. (Photo: Matthew Tierney)

How this U of T Engineering professor is advancing neural implants that fight brain disorders

Professor Xilin Liu (ECE) integrates microelectronics and artificial intelligence algorithms into neural implants to more effectively manage symptoms of Parkinson’s, epilepsy and other conditions

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‘There’s no getting away from the operating system’: Meet new ECE Professor Jon Eyolfson

Professor Eyolfson (ECE) approach to teaching includes keeping the material engaging, fun and relevant

Working across the fields of medicine, engineering and data science, Professor Ervin Sejdić (ECE) uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to understand the markers of disease. (Photo: North York General Hospital)

Professor Ervin Sejdić elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

Sejdić (ECE) is a leader in the application of machine learning to biomedical research

Oseremen Ebewele

This grad student is developing solar-powered bioreactors to clean water and produce sustainable products

Oseremen Ebewele is one of two recipients of this year’s IBET Momentum Fellowships

ECE Professor Parham Aarabi has developed an artificial computer memory that mimics several properties of human recall, which could enhance artificial intelligence applications and support tools to help people with memory loss. (Photo: Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images)

ECE professor uses ‘fuzzy’ computer algorithms to help people with memory loss

Professor Parham Aarabi has set up a tool using a simple email-based interface to remind participants of important information based on algorithmic priority and a relevant index of keywords

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Mosquito-repellent paint among five projects funded by CGEN seed grant program

Global Engineering Seed (GESeed) supports engineering projects that address major challenges to Indigenous populations and marginalized communities in the Global South