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

Low-cost catalyst from U of T Engineering boosts hydrogen production from water

December 12, 2018

Made of copper, nickel and chromium, the device performs well at neutral pH, a key step in several potential green energy strategies

Professor Amr Helmy (ECE) recently received funding from the Government of Canada to upgrade today’s fiber-optic gyroscopes using quantum sensing technology. (Photo courtesy of Amr Helmy)

U of T Engineering harnesses quantum technology to counteract GPS hacking

November 23, 2018

Professor Amr Helmy (ECE) is using quantum sensors to improve navigation accuracy and alleviate current reliance on GPS technology

Mehran Hydary (ElecE + PEY), blockchain delivery lead at Deloitte Canada, is one of many alumni sharing career insights at the Faculty’s first Graduate Engineering Networking Series on data analytics and artificial intelligence.

Blockchain 101 with U of T Engineering alumnus Mehran Hydary

November 16, 2018

Hydary (ElecE 1T4 + PEY), blockchain consulting lead at Deloitte, explains the ubiquity of blockchain and how students can prepare to be experts in the field

Professor Natalie Enright Jerger (ECE), a leading researcher in computer optimization, has been named an ACM Distinguished Member. (Credit: Roberta Baker)

Natalie Enright Jerger named ACM Distinguished Member

November 9, 2018

Association for Computing Machinery recognizes professional excellence as well as significant achievements in the computing field

Aaron Babier (MIE PhD candidate) is using AI technology to automate radiation therapy planning. (Credit: Brian Tran)

U of T Engineering launches artificial intelligence minor and certificate

October 31, 2018

Launching in January 2019, students completing the minor or certificate will be poised to apply AI in diverse fields

Swift Skin and Wound, a wound care management software created by Swift Medical, helps health care providers quickly and accurately track the progression of chronic wounds and the effectiveness of their treatment. (Courtesy: Swift Medical)

This alumni startup uses AI to visualize wound healing

October 31, 2018

U of T Engineering alumnus Carlo Perez is the founder and CEO of Swift Medical, a company that turns any smartphone into a medical tool for wound care management

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High performance: Meet two elite student athletes at U of T Engineering

October 1, 2018

Soccer star Mehdi Essoussi and wrestling phenom Kirti Saxena have represented Canada on the world stage. Now, they’re bringing that hustle to their next challenge: first-year engineering

Professor Jason Anderson is among eight U of T Engineering researchers named to the 2018 cohort at the Vector Institute. (Credit: Jessica MacInnis)

Eight U of T Engineering researchers named Vector Institute Faculty Affiliates

September 28, 2018

The Vector Institute brings together leading researchers in deep learning, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) generally, from across Ontario

Allen Lau (ElecE 9T1, ECE MASc 9T2), co-founder of the story-sharing platform Wattpad, says Toronto is an ideal place to launch a global company as long as entrepreneurs take advantage of the city's diversity of cultures and languages. (Credit: Chris Sorensen)

Wattpad’s secret to success? Think globally and hire locally, co-founder and U of T Engineering alumnus says

September 19, 2018

Allen Lau says Toronto’s diversity gives his company a distinct advantage in international markets

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