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Professor Milica Radici (IBBME, ChemE, left) develops lab-grown human tissues that could be used to test new drugs or repair damaged organs. (Photo: Neil Ta)

New frontiers in health-care innovation

This article originally appeared in the 2016 issue of Skulematters magazine. Interdisciplinary research from U of T Engineering is helping us live longer, healthier lives. These projects from across our Faculty illustrate leading-edge innovations that will improve health care, from planning and prevention to diagnosis and treatment: Optimizing surgical schedules Long wait lists for elective surgeries […]

University of Toronto, as a leader in ASME and the broader engineering community, and as a champion for increased diversity in the profession.” (Credit: Roberta Baker).

U of T engineers honoured by Engineering Institute of Canada

Dean Cristina Amon, Professors Jean Zu and Tony Easty recognized for exceptional contributions to the profession

Alexander Ip and his U of T research team, led by Professor Ted Sargent, will receive nearly $1 million from the Ontario government for the semi-final round of the Carbon XPRIZE competition (Photo: Kevin Soobrian)

U of T team advances to next round of Carbon XPRIZE competition

A team of U of T researchers led by Professor Ted Sargent had advanced to the second round of the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE international competition.

Professor Jeffrey Packer, at right, is a world leader in tubular steel structures. (Credit: Neil Ta).

Four Engineering professors elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

AAAS is the largest international organization dedicated to advancing science or its applications on a global basis

Professor David Sinton presents and award to IBM's Allen Lalonde

U of T Engineering industry partners celebrated at inaugural awards ceremony

U of T Engineering recognized two landmark partnerships with its inaugural Industry Partnership Awards.

Steve Carlisle, head of General Motors Canada, learns about autonomous robotics research in the Barfoot Lab at U of T's Institute for Aerospace Studies. (Credit: Roberta Baker)

GM Canada president: “The tree of artificial intelligence was planted in Toronto”

Steve Carlisle scouts U of T Engineering talent, talks partnerships

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Meet 14 professors joining U of T Engineering

Fourteen new faculty members working at the leading edge of engineering education and research are joining U of T Engineering, slated to begin on or before July 1, 2017. Five of these professors hold appointments in more than one department. Each brings a unique passion for experiential engineering education, and their research addresses some of […]

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U of T Engineering doctoral students receive Vanier Scholarships worth $150,000

The three awardees are working to advance solar technology, design brain-machine interfaces and improve drinking water quality

SensOR is a company that makes it easier for surgeons to operate at a distance by providing a way to sense the amount of force being applied to their instruments. The team includes (from left to right): Justin Wee (ECE 1T3, IBBME PhD candidate), co-founder and chief technical officer; Leigh Masotti, head of business development; and Robert Brooks (MIE PhD 1T5), co-founder and chief executive officer.  (Photo: Neil Ta)

Three startups to watch from Demo Day at U of T Engineering’s Entrepreneurship Hatchery

Companies include a robotic exoskeleton for children with physical disabilities, an electronic “smart skin” that helps surgeons avoid errors and a meal replacement that promotes cognitive health