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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

Guest lecturer Professor Justin Hess presenting at the 2026 Fred Kan Lecture. (photo by William Suarez)

Building a culture of ethical inquiry in engineering: The legacy of the Fred Kan Lecture Series

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U of T to receive nearly $1M for global online project in mining education

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Diatoms (Nitzchia palea), the most abundant algal taxa in the world’s oceans, stained with a fluorescent dye (Nile Red) to reveal the abundant neutral lipid (yellow) contained in these algal cells. (Photo: Professor Michael T. Arts, Ryerson University)

Food for thought: Climate change could impact omega-3 levels worldwide

U of T Engineering researchers are using a traditional eye test to assess the quality of VR cameras. (Photo: David Travis, via Unsplash)

From quality control to deepfakes: How one U of T Engineering team is advancing VR technology

Incoming Engineering Society (EngSoc) president Laura Berneaga wears the symbolic firefighter hat that is passed down from president to president. (Photo: Pam Walls)

Meet Engineering Society president, Laura Berneaga

Professor Oya Mercan (CivMin) is one of seven U of T Engineering early-career faculty members receiving the the Percy Edward Hart and Erwin Edward Hart professorships. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

Hart professorships boost research into medical diagnostics, smart cities and more