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Max Planck Society President Martin Stratmann (left) and U of T President Meric Gertler participated in a virtual launch event for the Max Planck-University of Toronto Centre for Neural Science & Technology (photo by Axel Griesch für MPG and Johnny Guatto)

U of T and Max Planck Society establish centre to study neural science and technology

April 15, 2021

The Max Planck-University of Toronto Centre for Neural Science & Technology aims to develop and deploy advanced technologies to study brain circuits for the improvement of human health, while charting new territory in computing

Heat-map images are used to evaluate the accuracy of a novel explainable artificial intelligence algorithm developed for LG’s display screens. (Image courtesy of Mahesh Sudhakar)

New ‘explainable’ artificial intelligence algorithm could lead to smarter manufacturing

March 29, 2021

The technology is the first product of a collaboration between ECE and LG’s AI Research division

A new adjustable multi-dimensional (AMD) loading system will soon be added to U of T Engineering’s Structural Testing Facility. (Image: Myron Zhong)

Disaster-proof: Major lab upgrade lets engineers design structures that can better withstand earthquakes, hurricanes and tsunamis

March 5, 2021

Canada Foundation for Innovation funds major overhaul to U of T Engineering’s Structural Testing Facility, unique in the world

Part of the new DC microgrid, these commercial-scale solar arrays on the roof of the Galbraith Building deliver electric power to ECE’s Energy Systems Lab. (Photo: Afshin Poraria)

Fully operational DC microgrid boosts sustainability research in ECE

December 18, 2020

Researchers and students will have access to commercial-scale solar arrays and energy storage facilities — with the ability to collect real-time data

Hot Water delivery problems in condos or high-rise buildings can be substantial, as demand spikes during peak hours can leave some residents cold, says Professor Pierre Sullivan (MIE). (Photo: Lewis Parsons/Unsplash)

U of T Engineering researchers collaborate with Toronto startup to design hot water distribution tech for condos and high rises

December 14, 2020

Partnership studies design to prevent temperature issues common in condos and high rises, from cold showers to accidental scalding

The partnership extension was marked this week by a transglobal videoconference that included Fujitsu CEO Hirotaka Hara as well as senior leaders and researchers at U of T and U of T Engineering.

U of T Engineering and Fujitsu extend agreement to collaborate on cutting-edge computing research

November 9, 2020

New three-year partnership seeks to advance innovative computing research projects with wide-scale applications

A new set of research collaborations will look at innovative ways to improve the movement of goods across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. (Photo: Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

Smart Freight Centre launches new research collaborations on safer, cleaner and more efficient transport of goods in the GTHA

November 4, 2020

NSERC Alliance Grant will support 24 research projects over the next four years

The new joint centre on robotics for elder care is led by professors Alex Mihailidis (IBBME, Medicine) and Yan Fu at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology. (Photo: Nick Iwanyshyn)

Robotics for elder care: New joint centre fosters global collaboration

June 1, 2020

Researchers at U of T Engineering and Huazhong University of Science and Technology look to commercialize assistive robots that could address gaps in elder care in Canada and China

Left to right: Postdoctoral fellows Erkan Aydin (KAUST), Yi Hou (University of Toronto) and Michele De Bastiani (KAUST) are part of an international team that has designed a new type of tandem solar cell. The device combines industry standard silicon manufacturing with new perovskite technology. (Photo courtesy Andrea Bachofen-Echt / KAUST)

Enhanced tandem solar cells set new standard in converting light into electricity

March 5, 2020

A collaboration between U of T Engineering and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has created two-layered solar cells that successfully combine traditional silicon with new perovskite technology

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