Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE)

The average life expectancy after a glioblastoma diagnosis is around 15 months (Image: Li Chen, Siqi Ou)

Robotic nano-surgery shown effective at treating aggressive brain cancer in mice

April 11, 2023

U of T Robotics and SickKids researchers are using nanorobotic swarm surgery to treat glioblastoma in multiple in vivo mouse trials

Professor Amy Bilton earns U of T Global Educator Award

March 24, 2023

Honour recognizes faculty members who embody U of T’s global mission

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How PEY Co-op allows U of T Engineering students to discover their career niche

March 14, 2023

For Lauren Boers (Year 4 MechE) and Noah Guerin (Year 4 ElecE) the 16-month work term was a career-affirming experience

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Professor Yu Sun receives U of T President’s Impact Award

March 10, 2023

The award recognizes Sun’s outstanding contributions to robotics at micro-nano scales

How mentorship is inspiring the next generation of Black engineering researchers

February 16, 2023

The Engineering Graduate Connections initiative promotes graduate research opportunities for underrepresented students

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How U of T Engineering researchers are helping to design the future of nuclear waste management

February 13, 2023

Professor Kamran Behdinan (MIE) and his team of researchers are using multidisciplinary design optimization, an approach traditionally used in the aerospace and aviation industry

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This new fabric coating could drastically reduce microplastic pollution from washing clothes

January 26, 2023

Professor Kevin Golovin (MIE) and his team of researchers are working on a fabric finish to prevent microplastic fibres from shedding during laundry cycles

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

January 10, 2023

Professors Xinyu Liu (MIE), Natalie Enright Jerger (ECE) and Michael Carter (MIE) have been recognized for their distinguished contributions to engineering fields

Helping engineers work smarter: Connaught New Researcher awards support innovation in computer-aided design tools and training

November 17, 2022

Professor Alison Olechowski (MIE, ISTEP) and her team of researchers are working on improving computer-aided design work, learning and collaboration

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