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

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

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

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

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

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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New Canada Research Chairs advance research on clean energy, air pollution and more

Three U of T Engineering professors have received new or renewed Chairs, designed to recognize and support research excellence across Canada

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Creating her own odds: U of T Engineering student competes in 2022 U23 World Wrestling Championships months after injury

Kirti Saxena is currently ranked #1 in Canada in the U23 Division in Women’s Wrestling at 57kg

Professor Myrtede Alfred utilizes human factors engineering approaches in her research (Photo: Daria Perevezentsev)

U of T Engineering professor investigates maternal health disparities experienced by racialized patients in U.S. clinical systems

Professor Myrtede Alfred (MIE) research starts with a year-long study examining maternal health disparities in one large health system in South Carolina

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Students from Bolivia, South Korea, Tanzania and Türkiye on the transition to first year at U of T Engineering

Four Pearson Scholars share their experiences adjusting to university life in one of the world’s most globally diverse cities

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New CRAFT Tissue Foundry provides infrastructure dedicated to bioengineering innovation

The open research facility at U of T’s Mechanical Engineering Building is an expansion of the partnership between the University and the National Research Council of Canada