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

Professor Margaret Chapman is developing new mathematical tools to improve healthcare, quality of life, and urban sustainability. (Photo courtesy of Margaret Chapman)

ECE welcomes new faculty member Margaret Chapman

July 13, 2020

Chapman’s research aims to help control stochastic systems, with practical applications from healthcare to sustainability

Professor John Simpson-Porco’s research is in the area of automatic control

ECE welcomes new faculty member John Simpson-Porco

July 6, 2020

Simpson-Porco explains his research in the area automatic control, why he chose U of T Engineering, and his advice to new students

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

Professor Ted Sargent, an internationally renowned nanotechnology researcher, moves into the role after serving as U of T’s inaugural vice-president, international since 2016. (Photo courtesy of Ted Sargent)

Ted Sargent named U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives

June 26, 2020

Sargent will succeed Professor Vivek Goel at the helm of the university’s vast research enterprise

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

In this prototype electrolyzer, 97% of the ethylene that undergoes the conversion reaction is transformed to ethylene oxide. The electrochemical process provides a low-emission alternative to established industrial methods, which normally generate about 1 tonne of CO2 per tonne of ethylene oxide. (Photo courtesy Wan Ru Leow)

Reducing the carbon footprint of the chemicals industry

June 11, 2020

U of T Engineering researchers develop low-emission alternative process for upgrading ethylene to ethylene oxide

Professor Micah Stickel (ECE), Vice-Dean, First Year for U of T Engineering, has received U of T’s highest honour for teaching. (Photo: Laura Pedersen)

Micah Stickel receives University of Toronto President’s Teaching Award

June 5, 2020

U of T’s highest honour for teaching recognizes sustained excellence in teaching, research on teaching and the integration of teaching and research

University Professor Ted Sargent (ECE) is this year’s recipient of the Killam Prize for Engineering. (Photo: Johnny Guatto)

Ted Sargent receives the Killam Prize in Engineering

May 26, 2020

Canada Council for the Arts honours five Canadian scholars and scientists each year whose work improves daily life

Severo is among 11 U of T Engineering recipients of the Vector Institute Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Severo)

Eleven U of T Engineering grad students receive Vector Institute Scholarships in AI

May 21, 2020

Students pursuing research in artificial intelligence will get access to networking opportunities and professional development workshops at the institute

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