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Professors Hans-Arno Jacobsen (ECE), left, and Natalie Enright Jerger (ECE, EngSci) are part of a team that is training future computer system designers to integrate sustainability practices into the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems. (photo by Jenny Lee)

NSERC CREATE project to train engineering students on environmentally aware development of AI

U of T Engineering professors Hans-Arno Jacobsen (ECE) and Natalie Enright Jerger (ECE, EngSci) are part of the team behind the new initiative

From left to right, a composite image of Shira Landau, Yimu Zhao and Professor Milica Radisic

U of T Engineering researchers integrate crucial immune cells onto heart-on-a-chip platform

Researchers say this technology could lead to more accurate disease models and more effective treatments for heart conditions

Professor Amy Bilton and her team next to a rainwater collection system in Guadalajara, Mexico

Professor Amy Bilton earns McLean Award for engineering solutions in resource-constrained communities

Bilton (MIE) and her research team use human-centered design to create resilient technologies, particularly for drinking water and agricultural irrigation systems

Professor Aereas Aung's lab is developing new tools to study and manipulate immune cells and their reaction to vaccines. (photo by Tim Fraser)

Connaught New Researcher award supports research to create next generation vaccines against sexually transmitted infections

Professor Aereas Aung (BME) is developing a novel strategy to target the mucosal immune system

Olanrewaju Adetunji wears glasses and a blue blazer.

IBET Momentum Fellow Olanrewaju Adetunji aims to advance bioprocessing technology to address environmental and health-care challenges

ChemE PhD student is working to manipulate biological systems to produce valuable products

A woman uses a seated exercise device with a screen featuring a woman walking on the street.

Healthy aging in place: Connaught Community Partnership Research Program funds activity spaces for older adults

Professor Mark Chignell (MIE) is piloting activity spaces and evaluating their cognitive, physical and social benefits

Minister Ya'ara Saks at U of T Engineering's Myhal Centre

Climate Positive Energy-led Grid Modernization Centre receives $10M in federal funding following on-campus announcement

The Centre supports Canada’s electrical grid and businesses developing clean technologies.

Artemis, the aUToronto's autonomous vehicle approaches the final obstacle of the intersection challenge: a model of a deer.

U of T’s self-driving car team places first at 2024 AutoDrive Challenge™ II

This is aUToronto’s sixth first-place finish in seven years

A close up of a chess game depicting a move from the “Game of the Century,” where Bobby Fischer (black) sacrifices his queen in a celebrated brilliant move.

U of T Engineering researchers use chess AI to understand human creativity

Professor Michael Guerzhoy (MIE, EngSci) leads research introducing the first system that enables chess engines to identify moves as ‘brilliant’