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Rob Brown (MechE 0T0), chief operating officer of Viryl Technologies, holds up a “splatter” record made on the company’s LiteTone vinyl press. Viryl Technologies is one of only two firms worldwide that produce such machines. (Photo: Doug Chappell)

This U of T Engineering grad is leading the ‘vinyl renaissance’

September 27, 2019

Rob Brown (MechE 0T0) is the chief operating officer of Viryl Technologies, an Etobicoke-based company that makes vinyl record pressing machines

Diatoms (Nitzchia palea), the most abundant algal taxa in the world’s oceans, stained with a fluorescent dye (Nile Red) to reveal the abundant neutral lipid (yellow) contained in these algal cells. (Photo: Professor Michael T. Arts, Ryerson University)

Food for thought: Climate change could impact omega-3 levels worldwide

September 20, 2019

Computer simulations suggests that warming ocean temperatures could limit the ability of algae to produce a key nutrient

U of T Engineering researchers are using a traditional eye test to assess the quality of VR cameras. (Photo: David Travis, via Unsplash)

From quality control to deepfakes: How one U of T Engineering team is advancing VR technology

September 20, 2019

Two new research papers aim to expand the use of VR for personal and professional applications

Professor Oya Mercan (CivMin) is one of seven U of T Engineering early-career faculty members receiving the the Percy Edward Hart and Erwin Edward Hart professorships. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

Hart professorships boost research into medical diagnostics, smart cities and more

September 18, 2019

Seven new Hart Professorships will boost U of T Engineering research into technologies across a range of fields, from improved medical testing to more efficient transportation networks

Professor Timothy Chan (MIE) and his team have conducted a ‘virtual clinical trial’ to show that optimizing the locations of defibrillators does increase the rate at which they are used, as well predicted patient survival. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

Study: Better-placed AEDs could save more lives

September 16, 2019

Simulations show that optimizing the distribution of defibrillators could increase how often they are used

A BikeShare Toronto station on U of T’s St. George campus. A new study from U of T Engineering researchers shows that Toronto’s cycling infrastructure is disconnected, creating barriers for people who might otherwise cycle to work. (Photo: Kevin Zolkiewicz, via Flickr. Licensed under Creative Commons)

Why don’t more Torontonians cycle to work?

September 10, 2019

New U of T Engineering study maps cycling stress levels and accessibility across the city

Laura Burget (ChemE 1T6) created her own skincare company, NIU BODY, after discovering an untapped market for affordable all-natural skincare products in an engineering entrepreneurship course. (Photo: Roberta Baker)

This U of T Engineering alumna spotted a blemish in the skincare industry — and started her own company to tackle it

September 5, 2019

Laura Burget shares her experience launching natural beauty line NIU BODY and how a fourth-year class inspired her entrepreneurial journey

Professor Paul Santerre (Dentistry, IBBME) is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Interface Biologics, Inc. The company announced this week that its surface modification technology is being acquired by Evonik, a global chemical manufacturer. (Photo: Luke Ng)

This U of T Engineering innovation makes implants safer, and is attracting new investment to Toronto

September 3, 2019

Global chemical company Evonik will maintain presence in Toronto after acquiring part of U of T spinoff Interface Biologics, Inc.

Professor Amr Helmy (left) and ECE PhD candidate Han Liu (right) with a quantum imaging-enabled chip that was fabricated in-house in Helmy’s lab. The chip shown contains about 1,000 of such light sources. (Photo: Liz Do)

U of T Engineering researchers to harness quantum properties of light for biomedical imaging, security and more

August 16, 2019

Professor Amr Helmy (ECE) and his team are working to develop cost-effective applications of quantum sensor technologies

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