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‘It’s a life-changing experience’: U of T Engineering students conduct robotics research abroad with support from new award 

Each year, the Engineering Science Research Opportunities Program (ESROP) connects students with partner institutions around the world 

Professor Peyman Mohajerin Esfahani (MIE) approaches his course material through demonstrating how operations research and mathematical programming solve real-world problems. (photo by Aaron Demeter)

Making decisions under uncertainty: Meet MIE Professor Peyman Mohajerin Esfahani

“Decision-making under uncertainty is a research area that shows up across many disciplines, so it’s common for researchers with different backgrounds to work on related problems. That’s one of the things I enjoy about being at U of T: the opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration are everywhere.”

Gabriel D. Patrón (ChemE) focuses his research on making AI models interpretable, reliable and grounded in physical principles so that engineers can trust them in safety-critical settings. (photo by ChemE Communications)

Using AI to build a smarter, more sustainable future: Meet ChemE professor Gabriel D. Patrón

Patrón is exploring how these technologies can complement — rather than replace — traditional chemical engineering knowledge

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U of T Engineering’s aUToronto team ends AutoDrive Challenge on top

The self-driving car team leaves behind a legacy of success as they turn their attention to a new test of their performance

Professor Timothy Chan (MIE) applies a people-centred approach towards teaching and mentorship in operations research. (photo by Aaron Demeter)

‘You have to get along as people first’: Tim Chan on graduate mentorship and student success

Award-winning MIE professor on advancing operation research through exceptional educational experiences

NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassador Shilo Chislett (ChemE MEng student) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. (photo by Shilo Chislett)

ChemE grad student Shilo Chislett brings STEM outreach to Nunavut youth

Chislett spoke with high school students in her hometown of Rankin Inlet about her educational journey, university life and the many pathways available after high school

Drawing on experience in athletics, marketing, behavioural science and industry, Professor Alex Kaju (ISTEP) brings a practical approach to engineering education. (photo courtesy of Alex Kaju)

‘The goal is to bring the outside world into the classroom’: Meet Professor Alex Kaju

Kaju combines behavioural science, strategy, decision-making and entrepreneurship with technical education in the classroom

Professor Pakpong Chirarattananon (MIE) draws inspiration from nature to design robots that fly, hop, crawl or seamlessly combine multiple modes of locomotion. (photo courtesy of Pakpong Chirarattananon)

‘Simplicity wins when designing bio-inspired robots’: Meet MIE Professor Pakpong Chirarattananon

Chirarattananon’s research leverages the power of nature to create tiny robotic systems, micro aerial vehicles and hybrid locomotion

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Ask Alan: Capstone team creates AI tool to help students study

Student-designed chatbot pulls directly from course material and can be set up by a professor within an hour