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.

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These tiny robotic tools powered by magnetic fields could enable minimally invasive brain surgery

Professor Eric Diller (MIE) and his collaborators have created a set of tools only a few millimetres in diameter, to grip, pull and cut tissue

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Where should we place naloxone kits to save the most lives?

Professor Timothy Chan (MIE) and his team conducted an analysis of the city of Vancouver, which suggests leveraging transit stops to improve the availability of naloxone

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U of T renews five-year research partnership with Konica Minolta

Research projects include the use of machine learning to improve manufacturing

A close up of a metal component being fabricated by laser-based 3D printing.

New machine learning framework enhances precision and efficiency in metal 3D printing, advancing sustainable manufacturing

Research led by Professor Yu Zou (MSE) aims to produce higher quality and more reliable metal parts for aerospace, automotive, energy and health-care applications

Moghaddam stands with his arms crossed, smiling at the camera, with lab equipment behind him

BME student receives Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award

Mohammadamir Moghaddam is recognized for strong academic performance and leadership in university and community activities

Li Qian (ECE) is a lead principal investigator on several new quantum technology research from across U of T Engineering that have recently received funding from NSERC and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). (photo by Matthew Tierney)

New quantum research funding will advance secure communications and more

Projects funded by NSERC and UKRI relate to quantum networks, quantum computing and other applications

From left to right: Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, BME) and Mickaël Dang (ChemE PhD 2T4), postdoctoral fellow in Shoichet’s lab. (photos by Roberta Baker, courtesy of Mickaël Dang)

This new drug delivery method could offer long-lasting relief for eye diseases

Colloidal drug aggregates prolong effect of glaucoma medicine up to seven weeks with a single, non-invasive injection

Sadi Loai, left, in a blue and black t-shirt and Professor Hai-Ling Margaret Cheng, right, with beige glasses and beige shirt.

New study points to leg muscle as a potential early warning system for heart failure

Research led by Professor Hai-Ling Margaret Cheng (BME) opens the door to earlier treatment and better outcomes

Headshot of Martin Staadecker, wearing a green puffer jacket, with trees in the background.

Batteries and windmills: How one student’s summer research project is advancing energy storage for sustainable and affordable power

Martin Staadecker’s (EngSci 2T4) undergraduate work through the Engineering Science Research Opportunities Program (ESROP) has led to a published study in Nature Communications