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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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Cosmetics from waste? New microbial discovery could enable more sustainable production of high-value chemical products

Professor Chris Lawson (ChemE) and his team have shown how to encourage chain-elongating bacteria to produce medium-chain fatty acids, which are used in everything from detergents to cosmetics

Professor Sunmoon Yu leads the ECLIPSE Lab at the Department of Materials Science & Engineering. (photo by Sherry Esfahani)

‘Build a strong foundation’: MSE welcomes Professor Sunmoon Yu

“A solid grounding in fundamentals empowers you to develop new ideas, design innovative materials and approach complex research challenges with depth and creativity.”

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New MRI technique enables long-term tracking of transplanted stem cell-derived heart cells

The method developed by U of T Engineering researchers could help scientists improve therapies for patients with heart damage

Professor Ali Asgarian (MSE) will lead the ASPiRE Lab, with a goal to bridge the gap between material innovation and industrial scale-up. (photo by Sherry Esfahani)

‘Engage with industry early’: Meet MSE professor Ali Asgarian

Asgarian joins U of T from the National Research Council Canada where he led research programs in battery materials, hydrogen production and the decarbonization of heavy industry

Guest lecturer Professor Justin Hess presenting at the 2026 Fred Kan Lecture. (photo by William Suarez)

Building a culture of ethical inquiry in engineering: The legacy of the Fred Kan Lecture Series

Since 2019, the series has brought thought leaders to the University of Toronto to showcase new research, inspiring the community to engage more deeply with engineering ethics

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U of T to receive nearly $1M for global online project in mining education

A new scholarship initiative will help advance professional development in South America through U of T Engineering’s Mining Industry Management Program

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New cybersecurity certificate prepares graduates to tackle digital vulnerabilities and threats

U of T Engineering certificate includes a new course, ECE381: Foundations and Frontiers in Cybersecurity

Omar F. Khan and Janice Pang

Mining the dark transcriptome: U of T Engineering researchers create the first potential drug molecules from long noncoding RNA

Professor Omar F. Khan (BME) and his team synthesized molecules with anti-inflammatory properties from long noncoding RNA, demonstrating a new paradigm in drug development

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Researchers highlight ‘regenerative healing’ as a framework for health innovation

Framework may better reflect Indigenous perspectives on health and wellness, and support more inclusive conversations about emerging biomedical therapies