Research news

Learn more about the latest discoveries and innovations from the U of T Engineering community. Our researchers are developing new ways of capturing and storing clean energy, medical devices that can save and extend lives, smarter ways to design and build cities and much more.

Adnan Ozden

New catalyst design could make better use of captured carbon

U of T Engineering researchers improved the efficiency of an electrochemical process that converts carbon dioxide into commercially valuable products

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How a made-in-Ontario collaboration is creating next-generation components for electric vehicles

Professor Olivier Trescases (ECE) and his team are partnering with Litens, developers of automotive components and technology, to improve EV performance

Jehad Abed and Hitarth Choubisa

U of T Engineering-Fujitsu collaboration uses quantum-inspired computing to discover improved catalyst for clean hydrogen production

Researchers from U of T Engineering and Fujitsu have developed a new way of searching through ‘chemical space’ for materials with desirable properties.

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Professor Molly Shoichet elected Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Shoichet is recognized for creating outstanding inventions that have made a positive impact on quality of life and society

Mohammadamir Ghasemian Moghaddam and Meghan Rothenbroker (both BME PhD candidates) are Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship winners of 2022. Vanier awards are given based on the merit of academic excellence, extracurricular activities and demonstration of leadership. (Photos: Submitted)

Two BME doctoral students awarded 2022 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

The scholarships provide $150,000 in funding and recognize students for leadership, research impact and academic achievement

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Connaught Global Challenge Award to build pathways to housing self-sufficiency in remote First Nations communities

A new partnership, powered by a Connaught Global Challenge Award, will bring several First Nations in Saskatchewan together with a team of researchers from the University of Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University to develop new pathways toward housing self-sufficiency. “A key issue in these communities is the availability of building materials, specifically the reliance on […]

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Helping engineers work smarter: Connaught New Researcher awards support innovation in computer-aided design tools and training

Professor Alison Olechowski (MIE, ISTEP) and her team of researchers are working on improving computer-aided design work, learning and collaboration

Aimy Bazylak

New Canada Research Chairs advance research on clean energy, air pollution and more

Three U of T Engineering professors have received new or renewed Chairs, designed to recognize and support research excellence across Canada

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This alumni startup is taking organic LED displays to the next level

Newest innovation from OTI Lumionics enables integration of displays with different types of sensors and cameras, allowing device makers to create notch-free screens