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SymbI uses its self-driving lab to identify the best combination of microorganisms for breaking down organic waste and producing the ingredients required for a palm kernel oil alternative. (photo courtesy of SymBL Innovations)

AC-U of T startup converts organic waste into high-value bioproducts

Left to right: Alumnus Nan Ge (MechE 1T3, MIE MASc 1T6, PhD 1T9) and Professor Aimy Bazylak (MIE) are the co-founders of Cardinal Volta. (photo by Paola Varhen Pacheco)

New commercialization funding will help this U of T Engineering startup turn waste heat into power

"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

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George Myhal (IndE 7T8) has received an honorary Doctor of Laws from U of T. (Photo courtesy of George Myhal)

George Myhal receives honorary degree from U of T

November 8, 2018

Dean Cristina Amon (second from left) with 2018 EAN Award recipients (L toR:) Larry Seeley, Alfred Aho, Elias Kyriacou, Alfred Mok, Janis Chodas, Huda Idrees, Reena Cabanilla and Bob Howard (Credit:

Remarkable U of T Engineering alumni honoured at 2018 EAN Awards

November 7, 2018

This prototype toilet can disinfect household waste at source using minimal water and energy, and is designed to address the lack of effective sanitation and safe waste management in many places around the world. (Courtesy: Yu-Ling Cheng)

Reinventing the toilet: U of T Engineering team presents sustainable prototype in Beijing

November 6, 2018

Aaron Babier (MIE PhD candidate) is using AI technology to automate radiation therapy planning. (Credit: Brian Tran)

U of T Engineering launches artificial intelligence minor and certificate

October 31, 2018

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