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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 Jane Howe uses her expertise in electron microscopy to study materials that could advance renewable energy, such as those used to make lithium-ion batteries. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

Advanced materials for sustainability: Meet Professor Jane Howe

January 14, 2019

Before joining U of T Engineering as an Associate Professor this month, Howe spent nearly 20 years in industry, working on advanced materials and imaging methods

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

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

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

New study led by Professor Greg Evans (ChemE) shows that trucks and larger vehicles contribute disproportionately to air-pollutant emissions. (Credit: Unsplash)

Large trucks are biggest culprits of near-road air pollution: U of T Engineering study

September 10, 2018

Two-year study in Vancouver and Toronto reveals that vehicle types, rather than traffic volume, matters most when it comes to air pollution

U of T Engineering students Paul Seufert (second from left) and Carol Yeung (third from left) are among four U of T students participating in a fellowship program organized by Sidewalk Toronto. (Credit: Romi Levine)

Two U of T Engineering students travel the world as Sidewalk Fellows to help shape the city’s waterfront vision

August 27, 2018

Twelve post-secondary students from across the GTA, including four from the University of Toronto, have been participating in a fellowship program organized by Sidewalk Toronto

Professor Deepa Kundur (ECE, at centre) is one of 11 U of T Engineering researchers receiving investment from NSERC's Strategic Partnership Grants program. (Credit: Neil Ta)

Engineering research from smart grids to green energy receive $11 million in NSERC funding

August 13, 2018

Strategic Project Grants support researchers working alongside policy makers and Canadian companies to generate new technology

Blue Sky Solar Racing's aerodynamic lead, Khanin Thongmongkol (Year 4 EngSci) with a 3D model of Polaris. The team conducted wind-tunnel tests of 3D-printed models of two retired vehicle designs, Horizon and Polaris, to help inform the design of their 10th generation vehicle.

Next-generation Blue Sky Solar car is put to the (wind) test

July 30, 2018

Blue Sky Solar Racing recently tested out 3D models of its cars Horizon and Polaris to inform design of their 10th generation solar vehicle

It takes a village to build a smart city: Mark Fox on culture of collaboration at School of Cities

July 9, 2018

Professor Mark Fox says School of Cities will play a pivotal role in catalyzing collaboration across U of T Engineering and University

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