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New class of nanoparticle brings cheaper, lighter solar cells outdoors

By Marit Mitchell|June 9, 2014

Think those flat, glassy solar panels on your neighbour’s roof are the pinnacle of solar technology? Think again. Researchers in the University of Toronto’s Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of

Engineering a more fuel-efficient engine from scratch

By Engineering|April 23, 2014

Last fall, eight engineering students from U of T crowded around a small leaf-blower engine and argued whether it could power the world’s most fuel-efficient vehicle. Then, they tossed it aside

“Asia’s richest philanthropist,” major Silicon Valley firm invest in engineering alumni’s Nanoleaf light bulb

By Engineering|April 1, 2014

Just a year after launching a Kickstarter campaign resulting in more than $200,000 in investments, alumni startup Nanoleaf has banked support from Hong Kong business mogul and philanthropist Li Ka

ChemE Chair Wins LeSueur Memorial Award

By Engineering|January 31, 2014

Professor Grant Allen, Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, is this year’s recipient of the LeSueur Memorial Award, an honour presented by The Chemical Institute

A Great Way to Start 2014: $3.6 Million for Research that Impacts Society

By Engineering|January 9, 2014

A total of $3,613,649 worth of grants has been awarded to U of T researchers, with the bulk of it directed to Engineering. The support comes from the Strategic Projects Grants (SPG) program of the

Six Members of U of T Engineering Community Honoured with Professional Engineers Awards

By Engineering|November 22, 2013

Six members of the U of T Engineering community have been recognized by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) with Ontario Professional Engineers

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