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

A bifacial perovskite/silicon tandem prototype being field-tested at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology in Saudi Arabia. The new technology is the result of a collaboration that includes U of T Engineering researchers. (Photo: Michele De Bastiani)

Two-sided solar cells can collect scattered light to gather more energy

New technology developed by international team from Saudia Arabia, Canada, Germany and Italy

Using iPhone’s 3D camera, Xesto’s app can accurately measure your foot to within 1.5 mm. (Photo courtesy Xesto)

New startup Xesto collaborates with ECE to launch foot-sizing app

Software uses iPhone’s FaceID camera to accurately size your feet. The free app made its debut in early December, in time for the gift-giving season

Part of the new DC microgrid, these commercial-scale solar arrays on the roof of the Galbraith Building deliver electric power to ECE’s Energy Systems Lab. (Photo: Afshin Poraria)

Fully operational DC microgrid boosts sustainability research in ECE

Researchers and students will have access to commercial-scale solar arrays and energy storage facilities — with the ability to collect real-time data

Professor Shoshanna Saxe (CivMin, left) and Ali Hooshyar (ECE, right) are among this year’s Canada Research Chairs.

Five U of T Engineering researchers awarded Canada Research Chairs

CRC program accelerates significant research efforts at U of T Engineering, including the creation of the world’s largest database on infrastructure materials

Professor Vaughn Betz (ECE). (Photo: Jess MacInnis)

Professor Vaughn Betz elected to the National Academy of Inventors

Award recognizes outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on society

PhD candidate Geonhui Lee works on an electrolyzer in the lab of Professor Ted Sargent (ECE). She is the lead author on a new paper in Nature Energy that outlines an electrochemical method for converting captured carbon into useful products, from fuels to plastics. (Photo: Marit Mitchell)

How clean electricity can upgrade the value of captured carbon

Researchers from U of T Engineering have developed a new pathway to convert CO2 captured with liquid amines into higher-value products, from fuel to plastics

From left, clockwise: U of T Engineering Dean Chris Yip; Alana Bailey, president of NSBE U of T Chapter; Jennifer Blackbird, Centre for Indigenous Studies; Micah Stickel, Acting Vice Provost, Students; and Marisa Sterling, Assistant Dean & Director, Diversity, Inclusion and Professionalism for U of T Engineering.

‘Reflect, remember, respond’: U of T commemorates National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Tri-campus virtual memorial fostered discussions on ending gender-based violence, and the need to centre narratives around violence perpetrated against racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ communities

Professor Jennifer Farmer (ChemE) is using a combination of “kitchen labs,” simulated lab platforms and data analysis reports in her Applied Chemistry course. (Photo courtesy Jennifer Farmer)

Three cool virtual labs: How U of T Engineering instructors are getting creative with remote active learning

Without access to on-campus lab equipment, software or space, instructors are finding new ways to give students hands-on experiences

LegUp co-founder Andrew Canis (CompE PhD 1T5) at U of T's startup showcase, True Blue Expo, in 2019. (Photo: www.legupcomputing.com)

U of T Engineering spinoff LegUp Computing acquired by leading microelectronics company, Microchip

The startup’s high-level synthesis tool becomes an important component in the Microchip platform for software developers