Three Engineering alumni recognized by global Undergraduate Awards
Three U of T Engineering graduates have been named to the ‘Highly Commended’ list for the 2015 Undergraduate Awards — an international competition that invites high-achieving undergraduates to share innovative research projects. Winners take part in the UA’s Global Summit in Dublin starting November 10. This year’s Engineering winners include Raghav Singal (IndE 1T4 + PEY), Dominic […]
Engineering a ‘social needs marketplace’ to help the urban poor
This story is Part 4 of a seven-part series, U of T Engineering in the City, running throughout fall 2015. Two years ago, U of T Engineering professor Mark Fox (MIE) spent 36 hours living on the street. He did it partly as a charity fundraiser, but mostly to get a better sense of how the homeless […]
David Sinton elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Professor David Sinton (MIE) has been named to the 2015 cohort of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Now in its second year, the College recognizes and brings together an emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leaders from multiple disciplines. Sinton is a pioneer in applying small-scale fluid mechanics research, […]
Four engineering student startups from this year’s Hatchery Demo Day
A more reliable way to remember birth control pills, a single tool that fixes most bike problems, and a satellite communications network that can help ensure tragedies like the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 never happen again. Students from across U of T Engineering pitched these and 10 other startup ideas at this year’s Hatchery Demo […]
U of T Engineering welcomes two new professors
Students are not the only ones returning to class this week. U of T Engineering welcomes two new faculty members : professors Marianne Hatzopoulou (CivE) and Michael Jong Kim (MIE). They’re joining a talented and diverse group of professors who are leading pioneering research and inspiring the next generation of global engineering leaders. Professor Hatzopoulou holds degrees in environmental technology and physics […]
Craig Simmons appointed Scientific Director of Translational Biology and Engineering Program
University of Toronto Engineering Professor Craig Simmons (MIE, IBBME) has been appointed scientific director of the new Translational Biology and Engineering Program (TBEP), a unique interdisciplinary research initiative that will bring together leading experts in engineering and medicine to advance discoveries and accelerate new treatments for cardiovascular disease. “Craig Simmons’ international reputation as a leading […]
Engineering Dean and alumni honoured with Ontario Professional Engineers Awards
Four U of T engineers have received Ontario Professional Engineers Awards in honour of their outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and their wider community. Awarded by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), recipients include: U of T Engineering Dean Cristina Amon has been chosen to receive the Gold […]
Mark Fox named U of T Distinguished Professor of Urban Systems Engineering
Professor Mark Fox (MIE) has been named a University of Toronto Distinguished Professor of Urban Systems Engineering, an honour that recognizes his exceptional career achievements and promise. Awarded by the U of T Office of the Vice-President and Provost, Fox holds the title for a five-year term, beginning July 1, 2015. He is one of […]
U of T engineers receive $12.7 million in NSERC research funding
Fifty-five researchers from U of T Engineering have received $12.7 million in research funding and scholarships awarded today by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The awards comprise the 2015 competition results for NSERC’s Discovery Grants, Discovery Accelerator Supplements, Discovery Development Grants, Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships, Postgraduate Scholarships, Postdoctoral Fellowships and Research Tools and Instruments Grants. In total, […]
