The future of wound healing: Desjardins Prize supports U of T bioprinting startup
“We’re not just building technology — we’re working to solve a deeply consequential problem for humanity.”
‘Simplicity wins when designing bio-inspired robots’: Meet MIE Professor Pakpong Chirarattananon
Chirarattananon’s research leverages the power of nature to create tiny robotic systems, micro aerial vehicles and hybrid locomotion
Ask Alan: Capstone team creates AI tool to help students study
Student-designed chatbot pulls directly from course material and can be set up by a professor within an hour
How hackathons can serve as a ‘living laboratory’ for studying engineering design team dynamics
Graduate student Meagan Flus (MIE PhD 2T6) used 24-hour observation to analyze conflict on design teams — and how to navigate it
U of T Engineering student integrates Indigenous perspectives into the operation of small, modular nuclear reactors
MIE graduate student James Ropotar is exploring ways to improve communication, workforce development and community engagement in emerging energy projects
An internship at Tesla led to a full-time job in robotics for this new MASc grad
Jash Rana (MIE MASc 2T6) applies his knowledge of computational and mathematical simulations to accelerate the adoption of sustainable manufacturing methods such as cold spray deposition
Solutions for people with low vision helped Alex Kurk earn the 2026 Troost ILead Difference Maker Award
Kurk used design courses, research placements and a startup company to advance his vision for tactile, 3D representations of user interfaces for software programs
