Sustainability news

Sustainability programs and research at U of T Engineering are at the forefront of alternative technologies that can mitigate the impact of climate change.

Professor Mohini Sain’s work has driven breakthroughs in advanced materials, biomanufacturing and low‑carbon materials derived from natural and industrial waste. (photo by University of Toronto)

Professor Mohini Sain receives U of T President’s Impact Award

The award recognizes Sain’s research and innovation in low‑carbon materials and sustainability‑driven energy and manufacturing solutions

Computer and engineering innovations

From snake robots to clean energy: U of T announces Stage 1 recipients of Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize

The Continuum Robotics Lab and Cardinal Volta have secured stage one funding through the Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize, accelerating the path from lab to market

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.”

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

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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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U of T Engineering and Reach Alliance join forces to advance health equity in Mexico 

The cross-sector partnership is improving access to self-sampling devices for cervical cancer screenings 

Tower cranes and high residential apartment buildings under construction on lake shore.

Taller doesn’t mean terrible: How smart design can lower carbon emissions for residential buildings

U of T Engineering researchers are exploring ways to meet our housing needs while emitting less

Construction by Toronto's waterfront

U of T Engineering researchers create first-ever tool to generate emissions budgets for 1,000 cities worldwide

Open-source model enables policymakers to plan for new housing and infrastructure construction while respecting climate targets

Amy Bilton

CREATE grant puts sensing, data and analytics in the service of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Professor Amy Bilton (MIE) leads a new research project dedicated to leveraging big data to advance global development