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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Researchers from U of T Engineering and Carnegie Mellon University are using electrolyzers like this one to convert waste CO2 into commercially valuable chemicals. Their latest catalyst, designed in part through the use of AI, is the most efficient in its class. (Photo: Daria Perevezentsev)

Artificial intelligence helps researchers up-cycle waste carbon

A collaboration between U of T Engineering and Carnegie Mellon University has produced a record-setting catalyst for CO2-to-ethylene conversion

A research team led by Professor Willy Wong (ECE, IBBME) developed a quick solution for monitoring patients’ respiratory status using small but powerful single-board Raspberry Pi printed circuit boards. (Photo: Harrison Broadbent via Unsplash)

U of T Engineering team programs single-board computers to remotely monitor COVID-19 patients and protect health care workers

Solution developed by Professor Willy Wong (ECE, IBBME) and his team also helps preserve precious supplies of personal protective equipment for front-line workers

Professor Benjamin Hatton (MSE). (Photo: U of T Engineering)

Smart finger pads for robots among six U of T Engineering projects awarded with Connaught Innovation funding

Emerging technologies in areas such as human health and advanced manufacturing receive funding boost