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"If nobody outside a company can see what these systems are doing, it’s very hard to tell whether they’re safe," says Professor Nicolas Papernot (ECE). (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

U of T researcher calls for independent testing of powerful AI models

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

University Professor Elizabeth Edwards (ChemE) has conducted groundbreaking research on the remediation of contaminated groundwater, wastewater treatment and anaerobic digestion. (photo courtesy of Daria Perevezentsev)

University Professor Elizabeth Edwards awarded the Royal Society of Canada’s Miroslaw Romanowski Medal

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Xian Wang (MIE PhD candidate) has developed a magnetic nano-scale robot that can be moved anywhere inside a human cell. The tool could be used to study cancer and potentially enhance its diagnosis and treatment. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

‘Fantastic Voyage’: U of T Engineering researchers create nano-bot to probe inside human cells

March 13, 2019

UTIAS Professor Craig Steeves (background, right) and federal aircraft accident investigator Ewan Tasker (left), who lead a new graduate course at the institute, which focuses on investigating a real-life air accident site. (Photo credit: Liz Do)

U of T Engineering aerospace expert Craig Steeves on investigation into fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash

March 12, 2019

Huda Idrees (IndE 1T3) is an accomplished entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for diversity in the tech industry. (Credit: Pam Lau)

U of T Engineering alumna Huda Idrees named YWCA Young Woman of Distinction

March 8, 2019

Global Engineering Week founder Malik Ismail kicking off last weekend’s Hack the Globe. (Photo courtesy of Malik Ismail)

Solutions that transcend borders: March 11-17 is Global Engineering Week

March 7, 2019

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