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"Students are at the centre of everything we do at U of T Engineering. That’s why my door’s always open – I encourage students to book a coffee chat with me," says Chris Yip, Dean of U of T Engineering. (photo by Daria Perevezentsev)

U of T Engineering Dean Chris Yip on how the Defy Gravity campaign is making a difference

Professor Adrian Nachman (ECE) is internationally renowned for his breakthroughs in mathematical problems related to medical imaging, some of which had been unsolved for decades. (photo courtesy of ECE)

Professor Adrian Nachman elected to the Royal Society of Canada

Alec Krawciw and Tim Barfoot stand beside the Lunar Exploration Light Rover, a white vehicle with a tank on wheels

University of Toronto researchers developing advanced autonomy algorithms for cargo transportation on the moon

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Researchers from U of T’s Centre for Social Services Engineering are helping to develop a platform that harnesses AI to improve wayfinding for Canadians seeking social services (Photo: iStock/Ankit Sah)

Using AI to help Canadians find social services: U of T researchers team up with industry and government

This soft robot is made of a common polymer combined with carbon nanotubes, and acts like an ‘artificial muscle’ that contracts in response to electric currents. New materials for soft robotics is the focus one of three U of T Engineering projects funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation this week. (Photo: Mihai Duduta)

From soft robotics to treating neurological disorders: Three U of T Engineering projects supported by CFI

Professor Marianne Touchie’s (CivMin) research will look for links between specific aspects of the built environment and wellness outcomes of the people living and working in these spaces. (Photo: Kevin Soobrian)

New research project to prioritize well-being in U of T’s building retrofitting process

ECE Professor Nicolas Papernot delivers a talk on his research in computer security and privacy. He was awarded the 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship for contributions to the field and the potential of his research for future significant impact. (Photo: Caitlin Free)

Sloan Fellowship powers professor’s research into trustworthy AI