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Three U of T Engineering professors honoured by the Engineering Institute of Canada

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‘If we in academia don’t go after the hardest challenges, nobody else will’: U of T researcher aims to do it all

U of T Engineering professor Nicolas Papernot (ECE) also holds a Canada CIFAR AI Chair at the Vector Institute, and is a faculty affiliate at the Schwartz Reisman Institute. (photo by Matthew Tierney)

Professor Nicolas Papernot wins the 2025 Steacie Prize

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Scientists currently study cells using molecules that change colour in response to chemical reactions. The Apollo-NADP+ sensor is different in that it uses a light polarization change and can be tuned to any desired colour. This makes it a versatile tool for studying diabetes, cancer and a variety of other conditions. (Photo: Luke Ng)

Apollo-NADP+: a new cell imaging technique for diabetes, cancer and more

From rare earth elements (REEs) used in smartphones to human muscle tissue grown in a lab, read about eight U of T professors and their innovative research.

From stem-cell muscles to portable power: Eight women shaping the future of engineering

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Seven U of T engineers awarded Canada Research Chairs

University Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, IBBME) and University Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton (Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Arts & Science) have both been elected as Foreign Members of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering. (Photo: Roberta Baker/Johnny Guatto)

Two U of T profs elected as Foreign Members of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering