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From left to right: a composite image of Professor Edmond Young and Sina Kheiri.

New microfluidic device reveals how the shape of a tumour can predict a cancer’s aggressiveness

ReSCUE platform also enables the formation, release and transfer of patient-derived tumoroids

Professor Deepa Kundur (ECE) holds the new Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure. (photo by Neil Ta)

Eleven U of T Engineering researchers awarded Canada Research Chairs

Funding will advance research in cybersecurity of critical infrastructure, human centred automation and more

Woman riding on protected bike lane

Machine learning analysis sheds light on who benefits from protected bike lanes

U of T Engineering analysis optimizes the placement of cycling infrastructure in Toronto according to different strategies — and finds a trade-off between equity and efficiency

Kejah Bascon is photographed smiling, wearing glasses and a white t-shirt with decorative fruit imagery.

IBET Momentum Fellow Kejah Bascon aims to innovate robotic neurosurgical tools using a human factors approach

MIE PhD student is looking to make surgical robotic tools more user-friendly

From left to right: Professor Reza Iravani (ECE), Carmine Pizzurro (MIE 8T9, MIE MEng 9T3), Dr. Carlos Da Silva, Professor Cristina Amon (MIE) and U of T Engineering Dean Christopher Yip.

U of T Engineering partnership with Jule enabled the world’s first battery-powered electric vehicle fast charger

Professor Cristina Amon (MIE) and Dr. Carlos Da Silva are currently working with Jule to advance battery thermal management technology

Professor Hani Naguib.

New aerogel material to prevent electronics from overheating is among eight projects supported by 2024 Connaught Innovation Awards

Professor Hani Naguib (MSE, MIE) and his team are designing aerogel film materials for thermal management systems

Leo Hua and Adnan Sharif

With new installations at Casa Loma and U of T Scarborough, Lyrata offers fresh solutions for sustainable urban farming

U of T Engineering support has helped open doors for a startup that offers hydroponic production of lettuce, herbs and more

Connor Isaac stands holding his arms in front of him. He's wearing a light blue golf shirt and khaki pants with a pendant around his neck. Behind him is a building with a row of plants in front of it.

U of T Engineering student takes his passion for renewable energy back home to Walpole Island First Nation

Connor Isaac (Year 3 MechE), who is Chippewa (Ojibwe) and Potawatomi, will begin a PEY Co-op position working with Walpole Island Chief and Council

A woman uses a seated exercise device with a screen featuring a woman walking on the street.

Healthy aging in place: Connaught Community Partnership Research Program funds activity spaces for older adults

Professor Mark Chignell (MIE) is piloting activity spaces and evaluating their cognitive, physical and social benefits