
Tiny, swimming robots could improve surgery
Professor Eric Diller (MIE) and his team build miniature robots designed to be used inside the human body.

10,000 greenhouses: Professor David Sinton awarded E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship
Award supports research into optimizing the growth of photosynthetic microorganisms that can use solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into chemical products and ultimately fuels

From stem-cell muscles to portable power: Eight women shaping the future of engineering
On the first International Day of Women and Girls in Science, meet these professors creating innovative solutions in bioengineering, sustainability, communications and enabling technologies

Seven U of T engineers awarded Canada Research Chairs
New and renewed chairholders will pursue projects ranging from tracking the fate of chemicals in the environment to developing new sources of sustainable energy

Winds of change: U of T engineers design windmills for Nicaragua
U of T engineers have partnered with residents of Pedro Arauz, Nicaragua to design and construct a water-pumping windmill, providing critical irrigation during the area’s long dry season. The project was led by Professor Amy Bilton (MIE) and was part of MIE 491: Capstone Design, a fourth-year course in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial […]

Craig Simmons named U of T Distinguished Professor of Mechanobiology
Professor Craig Simmons (MIE, IBBME) has been named the University of Toronto Distinguished Professor of Mechanobiology, an honour that recognizes his exceptional career accomplishments and promise. Issued by the U of T Office of the Vice-President and Provost, Simmons will hold the title for a five-year period, beginning July 1, 2016. He is one of […]

Three industry professionals leading U of T Engineering courses
For Randy Sinukoff, the best part of being a course instructor is watching new understanding take root. “I love it when the light goes on in someone’s head,” he says. “I love it when they discover something they never thought of before, or realize something that they can apply to their own life and work.” […]