Posts Tagged: research

Cities Can Affect Climate Change, Says U of T Engineering Study

Toronto – and other cities around the world – can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by implementing aggressive but practical policy changes, says a new study by Professor Chris Kennedy (CivE) and World Bank climate change specialist Lorraine Sugar…

Carbon Dioxide Detection Research Given a Boost

A detector so sensitive it can register a single molecule of carbon dioxide: that’s the goal that Professor Harry Ruda (MSE) and his colleagues are working towards. And that goal is getting a little closer, thanks to a $350,000 three-year…

Engineering Student Takes Sunnybrook Prize with Biomaterials Discovery

Ben Ouyang, a fourth-year Engineering Science student (Biomedical Engineering option) has been awarded first prize in the Sunnybrook Prize competition. The national research competition recognizes excellence in undergraduate engineering and physical sciences research and promote careers in biomedical engineering, pitting…

On the Road to Safer Drivers

Engineers design vehicles that are safe, reliable and fuel efficient. But engineers must also consider the human factor: the driver. Since driver errors contribute to more than 90 per cent of vehicle crashes, designing operator feedback systems may help drivers…

Six U of T Engineers Receive Ontario Professional Engineers Awards

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 Awards. Alumnus John Bianchini (ChemE 8T5) has been awarded the Management Medal. Professors Doug…
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