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‘It’s a life-changing experience’: U of T Engineering students conduct robotics research abroad with support from new award 

Professor Peyman Mohajerin Esfahani (MIE) approaches his course material through demonstrating how operations research and mathematical programming solve real-world problems. (photo by Aaron Demeter)

Making decisions under uncertainty: Meet MIE Professor Peyman Mohajerin Esfahani

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

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New chip makes testing for antibiotic-resistant bacteria faster, easier

Professor Javad Mostaghimi holding a piece of foam shaped like a turbine blade. The foam has been coated with zirconia — a thermal barrier. Air can flow through the foam and cool the blade so that it can withstand temperatures greater than 1000C (Photo: Rob Waymen).

Engineering new coatings that repel water, fight corrosion and withstand heat

Jonathan Rose and Samathan Espley

Two U of T engineers honoured by Engineers Canada

Professor Birsen Donmez

How this Engineering professor is helping drivers keep their eyes on the road