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

March 21, 2025

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

March 18, 2025

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

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BME student receives Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award

March 11, 2025

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

January 31, 2025

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

January 31, 2025

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

January 24, 2025

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

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

January 23, 2025

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

Composite photo from left to right: Professor Tobin Filleter (MIE) and Peter Serles.

Strong as steel, light as foam: Machine learning and nano-3D printing produce breakthrough high-performance, nano-architected materials

January 23, 2025

Research led by Professor Tobin Filleter (MIE) could benefit industries from automotive to aerospace

U of T Engineering researchers are designing synthetic immune complexes using DNA nanotechnology

January 22, 2025

This work could advance the understanding of immune system responses and pave the way for improved vaccines and immunotherapies

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