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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Smart cities professor Mark Fox.

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

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

Left to right: Professor Steven Thorpe (MSE), Bryan James (MSE 1T6 + PEY), Jessica MacInnis (MSE MEng candidate), Matthew Chen (MSE MASc candidate) and Yuri Savguira (MSE PhD candidate). This team took first place at the international 2017–2018 Hydrogen Student Design Contest for Motion+, their plan for a hydrogen-powered luxury boat.

U of T Engineering students win international competition with sustainable yacht design

A team from U of T Engineering’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) has designed a sustainable, noise-free and emission-free alternative for the boating industry

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Bombardier invests in Toronto aerospace hub, creates U of T research centre on aircraft noise

Canadian aerospace giant will invest $1.5 million over five years to fund core research at a new aeromaterials research centre involving two U of T Engineering researchers