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Left to right: Weixiang Ben (Year 3 MSE), Jiaze Wu (MSE PhD student) and Professor Kai Huang (MSE) are three members of the team who designed a new type of nanoparticle that can upconvert light from low-energy photons into high-energy ones. (photo by Tyler Irving)

New light-emitting nanoparticles can detect subtle chemical differences to enhance pharmaceutical manufacturing, pollution prevention and more

Innovative diamond-shaped nanoparticles can absorb low-energy photons and convert them to high-energy photons, enabling highly sensitive chemical sensing

Left to right: Dr. Monica Regalbuto, Vice-President of Science and Technology, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Fred Dermarkar, President and CEO, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited; Prof. Leah Cowen, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives, U of T. (photo by Aaron Demeter)

Strengthening Canada’s nuclear talent pipeline: U of T joins Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Academic Partnership Program

Partnership with CNL and AECL connects the next generation of nuclear engineers with Canada’s premier nuclear research facilities and expertise

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‘These opportunities are precious’: How U of T Engineering students are gaining global experience abroad

A growing number of international experience pathways are making study abroad more accessible

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Inspired by nature, temperature-responsive building facades could help reduce energy use from heating and cooling

Microfluidic system uses both active and passive liquid flow behaviors to regulate temperature within buildings

The U of T Engineering members are among 50 new fellows announced by the Canadian Academy of Engineering. (photo by Daria Perevezentsev)

U of T Engineering professors and alumni elected to the Canadian Academy of Engineering

Fellows recognized for outstanding contributions to engineering in Canada and provide strategic advice on matters of critical importance to the country

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Freshwater mussel protein offers new source of inspiration for medical-grade glues

U of T Engineering researchers identify how some organisms attach themselves in wet environments and could inform the design of adhesives under water

Professor Sunmoon Yu leads the ECLIPSE Lab at the Department of Materials Science & Engineering. (photo by Sherry Esfahani)

‘Build a strong foundation’: MSE welcomes Professor Sunmoon Yu

“A solid grounding in fundamentals empowers you to develop new ideas, design innovative materials and approach complex research challenges with depth and creativity.”

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U of T Engineering staff members honoured with Administrative Staff Awards

Staff recognized for citizenship, leadership, innovation and contributions to the student experience

Professor Ali Asgarian (MSE) will lead the ASPiRE Lab, with a goal to bridge the gap between material innovation and industrial scale-up. (photo by Sherry Esfahani)

‘Engage with industry early’: Meet MSE professor Ali Asgarian

Asgarian joins U of T from the National Research Council Canada where he led research programs in battery materials, hydrogen production and the decarbonization of heavy industry