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Better transportation planning? There’s an app for that — and it needs your help

New smartphone app designed by U of T Engineering researchers will track users’ movements to inform transportation planning across the Greater Golden Horseshoe

Angela Schoellig

Professor Angela Schoellig named to MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35

U of T Engineering professor recognized in Pioneers category for research on control theory and machine learning applied to drones, autonomous vehicles and other robots

U of T Engineering alumna Foteini Agrafioti (far left), head of the new RBC Research Institute, and RBC CEO David McKay (far right) present awards to Professor Glenn Gulak, second from right, and U of T colleagues at MaRS. The RBC Research Prize recognizes Gulak's leading work in cybersecurity for the financial sector. (Photo: Chris Sorensen)

U of T Engineering cyber-security research recognized by Canada’s biggest bank

ECE Professor Glenn Gulak honoured with prize at launch of RBC Research Institute

Clockwise from back left: Rafid Mahmood (IndE PhD candidate), Yusuf Shalaby (IndE 1T7), Ben Potter (IndE MASc candidate), Albert Loa (EngSci Year 3), Professor Tim Chan (MIE) and Michael Shin (EngSci Year 4). (Credit: Marit Mitchell)

Engineering the perfect NHL team: U of T Engineering researchers create draft optimizer for new Las Vegas expansion

Data-driven draft predictor designed by Professor Tim Chan and his team accounts for player performance, cost and availability

Professor Baher Abdulhai, seen here with civil engineering undergraduate students Andrew Lau and Marie-Sophie Wint, has created a new research centre dedicated to studying the impact of transformative transportation systems, from car sharing to self-driving vehicles. (Photo: Neil Ta).

Driverless cars, artificial intelligence and e-sharing are transforming transportation. Are our cities ready?

U of T Engineering transportation research institute aims to model the impact of self-driving cars, car-sharing and other transportation innovations

U of T Engineering professor Brendan Frey is the founder and CEO of Deep Genomics, a startup company applying deep learning techniques to revolutionize genomic medicine. The company is now applying its platform to accelerate the development of genetic medicines that could be used to treat disorders of the eye, liver and central nervous system. (Courtesy: Deep Genomics).

Deep Genomics applies machine learning to develop new genetic medicines

U of T Engineering spinoff company combines leading research in both artificial intelligence and genomic science to accelerate development of highly tailored medical treatments for genetic conditions

Professors Angela Schoellig and Tim Barfoot (both UTIAS) are part of a new collaboration with Drone Delivery Canada and Defence Research and Development Canada that will enable drones to navigate using digital cameras, as opposed to manual or GPS-based navigation. (Photo: Roberta Baker)

U of T Engineering collaborates with industry and government on visual navigation for drones

Partnership will enable flying robots to find their way home in case a loss of communication or GPS navigation signal

ModiFace technology lets users virtually manipulate their appearance, trying on makeup products and hair styles in 3D and real time. The company is hiring 50 Professional Experience Year (PEY) internship positions. (Photo: ModiFace).

ModiFace invests in developing augmented reality, artificial intelligence talent at U of T Engineering

Company founded by U of T Engineering professor gives $4 million to support undergraduate, graduate internships and research at Canada’s top-ranked engineering school

This vehicle has been fitted with sensors, software and other components that enable it to be partly autonomous. A new student design team will create a fully self-driving car for an international competition. (Photo: Tim Barfoot)

Self-driving electric car to be created by new U of T Engineering student team

U of T Engineering is one of eight universities from across North America selected to compete in the AutoDrive Challenge™, sponsored by GM and SAE International