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The Sky Guys put the DX-3 Vanguard to the test at Markham Airport. The hybrid drone features vertical take-off and landing, long-range communications and cloud-based analytics. (Credit: The Sky Guys)

How a team of U of T Engineering graduates are developing a next-generation drone

January 9, 2019

Prototype being tested in Markham is capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) as well as long-distance cruising

A collaboration between UTIAS professor Philippe Lavoie and zoologists at UBC have determined gulls are able to transition across a broad range of wing shapes to stabilize glide. (Credit: Christina Harvey)

U of T Engineering collaboration with zoologists reveals how gulls ‘wing morph’ for stable soaring

January 2, 2019

Wind-tunnel testing of gull wings conducted between Professor Philippe Lavoie (UTIAS) and the Department of Zoology at UBC could be used to design more efficient flying vehicles

Professor Levente Diosady (ChemE, at left) has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada. U of T Engineering alumnus Dr. Arthur Slutsky (EngSci 7T0, MASc MIE 7T2) was also named a Member of the Order of Canada. (Photo: Roberta Baker).

U of T Engineering professor and alumnus named to the Order of Canada

December 27, 2018

Recipients recognized for contributions to food engineering and pioneering new methods of mechanical ventilation in hospitals

Professor Frank Gu (ChemE), the new NSERC Senior Industrial Research Chair (IRC) in Nanotechnology Engineering, and his team are applying cutting-edge nanotechnology in health care.

New NSERC Industrial Research Chair leverages nanotechnology to enhance health care

December 14, 2018

Professor Frank Gu (ChemE) named NSERC Senior Industrial Research Chair in Nanotechnology Engineering

Professor Heather MacLean (CivMin) has been awarded the 2019 Julian C. Smith Medal by the Engineering Institute of Canada. She is one of seven members of the U of T Engineering community recognized by the EIC. (Credit: Tyler Irving)

Engineering professors, alumni honoured by Engineering Institute of Canada

December 14, 2018

Awards recognize accomplishments as engineering innovators, researchers, educators and leaders

ECE graduate student Yan Fu is among nine U of T Engineering students awarded Vector Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence.

Nine U of T Engineering graduate students awarded Vector Institute Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence

December 13, 2018

The Vector Institute brings together leading researchers in deep learning, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) from across Ontario

Low-cost catalyst from U of T Engineering boosts hydrogen production from water

December 12, 2018

Made of copper, nickel and chromium, the device performs well at neutral pH, a key step in several potential green energy strategies

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

Professor Yu Sun elected Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

December 11, 2018

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

Air pollution in Point Lisas, a major industrial area in Trinidad and Tobago. A new U of T Engineering study led by alumna Kerolyn Shairsingh (ChemE 0T8, PhD 1T8) measured local traffic-related emissions on Trinidad and Tobago. (Photo courtesy of Kerolyn Shairsingh)

First study of traffic-related pollution in Trinidad and Tobago reveals high levels of black carbon

November 27, 2018

U of T Engineering researcher Kerolyn Shairsingh decided to apply her expertise in air quality after suffering asthma attacks when she returned to her hometown in Trinidad

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