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Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE) news

Aimy Bazylak

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

Kirti at the 2022 U23 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. (Photo: Submitted)

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

Peter Serles

Tiny structures, big impact: Nano-engineering researcher hones multidisciplinary skills for academia with new fellowship

Peter Serles (MIE) is one of 15 graduate students awarded Connaught PhDs for Public Impact

Professor David Sinton (MIE) is regarded as a pioneer in the area of microfluidics for energy applications. (Photo: Pam Walls)

Professor David Sinton elected to the Royal Society of Canada

Fellowship in the RSC is one of the highest honours a Canadian scholar can achieve

Roger Carrick (MIE, EngSci) will teach the Praxis courses in the Division of Engineering Science. (Photo: submitted)

‘Design is the core of engineering practice’: Meet Professor Roger Carrick

Carrick (MIE, EngSci) will teach the Praxis courses in the Division of Engineering Science

Professor Myrtede Alfred (MIE) joined U of T Engineering in August 2021. She noted the search committee’s strong emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the hiring process. (Photo: Daria Perevezentsev)

Attracting top talent: How one U of T Engineering search committee redesigned its hiring process

Practical strategies helped the recruitment team reach a more diverse pool of applicants