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Professors George Eleftheriades (ECE) and Yu Sun (MIE) have been elected as international members of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering. (Photos submitted)

Two U of T Engineering professors elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering

The National Academy of Engineering has more than 2,800 peer-elected members and international members, who are among the world’s most accomplished engineers

Devan Morrison and Ayan Ahmed stand in front of a mural in the Myhal building.

‘A school where I could thrive’: How Blueprint attracts top students to U of T

The program offers Black high school students interested in science and technology a chance to discover the difference they can make as engineers

profile photos of Bussmann, Plataniotis and Mahadevan

Three U of T Engineering professors honoured by the Engineering Institute of Canada

Recipients recognized for their notable contributions to the profession and society

Kamran Alasvand Zarasvand stand on the U of T lawn holding a drone.

Breaking the Ice: New study on triboelectric nanogenerators could help avoid costly flight delays

U of T Engineering researchers show the lightweight sensor can detect ice formation, melting and detachment in real time

Amy Bilton

CREATE grant puts sensing, data and analytics in the service of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Professor Amy Bilton (MIE) leads a new research project dedicated to leveraging big data to advance global development

U of T Formula Racing Team

Aston Dynamics: How an innovative partnership with students and alumni from the U of T Formula Racing team is advancing electric braking technologies

A collaboration between U of T Engineering, Aston Dynamics and Deutsche Hydrapro showcases a new model for academic-industry partnerships

A Dec 6 memorial covered in roses stands infant of the Galbraith building on the U of T campus.

U of T Engineering commemorates National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Students will unveil interactive sculpture at a memorial ceremony to mark the 36th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre

Left to right: Aaron Tan and Angus Fung sit behind their laptops in an office.

‘A Lume in every room’: U of T Engineering alumni are reimagining home robotics — starting with your laundry

Aaron Tan (MIE PhD 2T4) and Angus Fung (EngSci 1T9 + PEY, MIE PhD 2T4) founded startup Syncere to build design-forward intelligent robots that help with everyday chores

5 individuals stand in front of a banner for a photo together

Rayla Myhal receives Honorary Alumni Award

Myhal is president and director of the Myhal Family Foundation and vice-president of corporate and social responsibility for Windermere Investment Corporation