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Professor Freeman Lan (BME) is developing a rapid, accessible diagnostic workflow capable of delivering results up to ten times faster than current methods. (photo by Tim Fraser, KITE Studio)

Advancing rapid diagnostics to help slow the spread of infectious disease

Jiayu (Sunny) Shi and Lucas Xie

‘I’m deeply grateful’: How a gift from alumnus Paul Cadario is catalyzing experiential learning with impact

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

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As an ISTEP faculty member, Professor Shai Cohen hopes to improve how mathematics is taught to engineering students. (Photo courtesy of ISTEP)

ISTEP welcomes new faculty member Shai Cohen

U of T Engineering is Canada's top-ranked engineering school and among the best in the world. (Photo: Daria Perevezentsev)

U of T Engineering places among global top 20 in QS World University Rankings 2021

A new study looks at how droplets expelled by a cough or sneeze can break up into smaller pieces when they collide with mask material. The research underscores the importance of multi-layer masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photo: CDC, via Unsplash)

Physics experiment shows potential value of triple-layer masking

A new adjustable multi-dimensional (AMD) loading system will soon be added to U of T Engineering’s Structural Testing Facility. (Image: Myron Zhong)

Disaster-proof: Major lab upgrade lets engineers design structures that can better withstand earthquakes, hurricanes and tsunamis