U of T-led Research Team Discovers New Quantum Encryption Method to Foil Hackers
A research team led by University of Toronto Professor Hoi-Kwong Lo has found a new quantum encryption method to foil even the most sophisticated hackers. The discovery is outlined in the latest issue of Physical Review Letters. Quantum cryptography is, in principle, a foolproof way to prevent hacking. It ensures that any attempt by an eavesdropper to read […]
Eight Ways to Improve Society, the Economy and the Environment
U of T Engineering research with its direct impact on improving life on Earth – and the planet itself — got a huge boost with on February 13 with more than $3.2-million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The funding comes through NSERC’s Strategic Project Grants (SPG) program, which is […]
Visionary Engineering Professor Worked to Link the Ivory Tower with the Factory Floor
Professor Emeritus Gordon R. Slemon (ECE), former Dean of U of T Engineering, was a visionary engineer. He recognized the need and market for electric cars and magnetic trains long before they were considered “green.” Recognized worldwide as an authority on the analysis, design and development of electric machines and controlled drive systems, his main research focus […]
Professor Emeritus Gordon R. Slemon Passes Away
The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Gordon R. Slemon (ECE). Professor Slemon, who died on September 26 at age 87, served as Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering from 1966 to 1976, and Dean of U of T Engineering from 1979 to 1986. He was highly regarded as the […]
Meet Engineering’s 2011 Vanier Scholars
Four graduate students from the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering are among the 167 individuals named recipients of Canada’s prestigious Vanier Graduate Scholarship this year. The scholarships, which have been likened to the Rhodes Scholarship, are part of an effort by the federal government to attract and retain top graduate students in Canada. To […]
Michael Stumm Featured in Tech Magazine
Professor Michael Stumm (ECE), a self-described “techie,” sat down with Future Magazine to talk about technology, innovation, regulation, traders’ rights and the future of the company he now heads called Oanda. Professor Strumm is a faculty member in The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. The engineer, who earned a doctorate […]
U of T Engineering Mourns Passing of Professor Lavers
The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering mourns the passing of Professor J. Douglas Lavers of The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Professor Lavers died on July 11, 2011 in an accident while on a 16-day canoe trip in the Yukon. Professor Lavers’ research focused on applications involving magnetic fields. […]
Professor’s App Provides Makeovers on the Run
Do you need to test a new shade of lipstick while on the run? Look no further. A new smart phone application developed by Professor Parham Aarabi (ECE) can provide users with a virtual makeover. Using facial recognition technology, the app offers individuals the chance to test different shades of make-up using their iPhone or […]
ECE Course Offers Unique Education in Nanotechnology
As the demand for nanotechnology grows, The Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering has responded with an undergraduate course that “is one-of-its-kind in Canada.” Introduction to Micro- and Nanofabrication Technologies, which was launched in 2009, provides students with the chance to obtain knowledge and hands-on skills in the in-demand field of nanotechnology. […]
