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.

Daniel Hocevar, Aaron White, Hassaan Inayatali

U of T students land in finals of the NFL’s Big Data Bowl with improved model of ‘pocket pressure’

Statistical model created by undergraduates enables players and coaches to analyze the pressure on — and longevity of — the pocket of space around the quarterback

Artist's rendering of fluidic windows

‘Liquid windows’ inspired by squid skin could help buildings react to changing environments, save on energy costs

U of T Engineering researchers create bio-inspired system that can optimize the wavelength, intensity and dispersion of light reaching building interiors

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This new fabric coating could drastically reduce microplastic pollution from washing clothes

Professor Kevin Golovin (MIE) and his team of researchers are working on a fabric finish to prevent microplastic fibres from shedding during laundry cycles

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Build more, pollute less: New academic-industry partnership to balance infrastructure needs with environmental integrity

The Centre for the Sustainable Built Environment will study how improved structural design, smarter planning and better materials can reduce the environmental footprint of construction

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

Litens vehicle

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