MSE Professor Inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum
Professor Torstein A. Utigard (MSE) was named a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM) at the 50th Anniversary Conference of Metallurgists (COM2011) awards banquet, held in Montréal on October 3. CIM’s Fellowship Program recognizes members who have distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions to the mining, metallurgical, or petroleum industries. Professor Utigard was […]
Engineering Researchers Create World’s Most Efficient Flexible OLED
Researchers in the University of Toronto’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering have developed the world’s most efficient organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) on plastic. This result enables a flexible form factor, not to mention a less costly, alternative to traditional OLED manufacturing, which currently relies on rigid glass. The results are reported online in the latest issue […]
Four Professors Elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada
Dean Cristina Amon (MIE) and Professors Michael Collins (CivE), Chul Park (MIE) and Peter Stangeby (UTIAS) have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), one of Canada’s most prestigious academic honours. The RSC is the senior national body of distinguished Canadian scholars, artists and scientists. It consists of nearly 2,000 Fellows, who are selected by their peers for outstanding contributions […]
U of T Engineer Provides Expert Comment on Recent “Glass Bombs”
In a series of recent reports, Professor Doug Perovic (MSE), discusses possible explanations for recent “glass bombs” that have left pedestrians in the city of Toronto scrambling for cover. The U of T engineer said it will take at least several weeks to determine the cause of the exploding glass that keeps falling from residential […]
Engineering Professor, Activist to Receive Honorary Degree from Ryerson University
She is a materials engineer, but also very well known as a pacifist, feminist, human rights activist, author and educator. On June 14, 2011, University Professor Emerita Ursula M. Franklin (MSE), CC, O.Ont, FRSC will be honoured for her lifelong work in public service with an honorary doctorate from Ryerson University. Professor Franklin joined the […]
University of Toronto Researchers “Brighten” the Future of OLED Technology
Chlorine is an abundant and readily available halogen gas commonly associated with the sanitation of swimming pools and drinking water. Could a one-atom thick sheet of this element revolutionize the next generation of flat-panel displays and lighting technology? In the case of Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) devices, it most certainly can. Primary researchers Michael G. […]
MSE Students Recognize Top Educators
The winners of the inaugural IMPACT Student Choice Awards for Instructor and Teaching Assistant (TA) of the Year were announced last weekend at the annual Materials Science & Engineering Dinner Dance. Selected by the undergraduate student body “for dedication and excellence in teaching,” the 2011 awardees were Professor Zhirui Wang (Instructor of the Year, MSE […]
Forensic Engineering: Analyzing Failure in Order to Improve Safety
There is tremendous potential in forensic engineering to celebrate engineering contributions to public safety and welfare. Professor Doug Perovic (MSE) is also an independent forensic engineering consultant. He conducts forensic engineering seminars through the Advanced Design and Manufacturing Institute (ADMI) and next September will begin a forensic engineering course for Engineering graduates and undergraduates at […]
Engineering Awarded Five Canada Research Chairs
Engineering professors were awarded the lion’s share of U of T’s Canada Research Chairs, announced on November 24 in Toronto at a two-day conference to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Canada Research Chairs program. Three Engineering profs were awarded new chairs, and another two had their chairs renewed. A total of nine new chairs […]
