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Millions of people rely on blood tests to monitor their glucose levels. In the future, harvesting energy from human body movements could lead to new, self-powered implantable glucose meters and many other medical devices. (Photo: Wavebreakmedia, via Envato)

Human-powered tech: Connaught Global Challenge Award boosts research into battery-free wearable and implantable devices

October 22, 2021

Professor Kamran Behdinan aims to create a multidisciplinary global network of experts in the field of energy harvesting for biomedical applications

2021 Schulich Leader Kevin Qu (Year 1 EngSci) wants to launch a startup that builds sustainable tech, with a focus on assistive technology for people with developmental disabilities. (Photo courtesy: Kevin Qu)

Building tech solutions for an inclusive future: Meet U of T Engineering’s 2021 Schulich Leaders

October 8, 2021

For U of T’s new Schulich Leader Scholars, leadership is about helping others — through the power of technology, innovation, and big ideas

Samin Aref. (Photo: M. Rezapour)

Meet new MIE professor Samin Aref

September 30, 2021

Samin Aref recently joined the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering as an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in data science.

Professor Craig Simmons (MIE, BME) currently serves as the Scientific Director of the Translational Biology and Engineering Program. (Photo: Neil Ta)

Professor Craig Simmons named 2021 Biomedical Engineering Society Fellow

September 24, 2021

Simmons is recognized internationally for his innovative and wide-ranging contributions in the field of mechanobiology

Pepper is a socially interactive robot used by a team in the Autonomous Systems and Biomechatronics Lab at U of T Engineering to study persuasion and authority in robot-human interactions. (Photo: Liz Do)

Humanoid robots that behave with less authority are more persuasive

September 22, 2021

A new study offers insight that could help designers of social robots for health care or other applications

Professor Mohini Sain’s (MIE) research focuses on the sustainable manufacturing of low-carbon and carbon-neutral materials. (Photo: University of Toronto)

Professor Mohini Sain elected to the Royal Society of Canada

September 7, 2021

Founding director of the Centre for Biocomposites & Biomaterials Processing recognized for his leadership in low-carbon materials engineering

Professor Myrtede Alfred. (Photo: Joseph DeSio)

Meet Myrtede Alfred, MIE’s newest IndE professor

September 2, 2021

Professor Alfred uses her expertise in human factors engineering to improve the delivery of health care

Professor Vahid Sarhangian (MIE) is the Director of the Centre for Healthcare Engineering, and one of four U of T Engineering professors with projects funded by the Connaught New Researcher Awards. (Photo: Liz Do)

Optimizing patient prioritization for admission to rehab among four projects powered by Connaught New Researcher awards

August 27, 2021

Four U of T Engineering professors will lead funded projects in fields ranging from health care to building efficiency

In the Rock Fracture Dynamics Facility (CivMin), rock samples are subjected to the stress, fluid pressure and temperature conditions they would experience in nature. The research is one of nine projects boosted by new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. (Photo courtesy Sebastian Goodfellow)

Rock music: Listening for induced earthquakes among nine U of T Engineering projects funded through CFI

August 11, 2021

CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund will support research into seismicity, water treatment, bioengineering and more

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