Producing Plastics from Plant
It’s difficult to dispose of traditionally produced plastics in a sustainable manner. However, thanks to the work of researchers like U of T Engineering’s Professor Emma Master (ChemE), new options
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Engineering Professor Recognized for Green Research
Demand for air travel is projected to rise roughly 5%, a figure that could mean disastrous results for the environment. Professor David Zingg, Director of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace
U of T Engineers Crack Solar Challenge
In a paper published in Nature Photonics, U of T Engineering researchers report a new solar cell that may pave the way to inexpensive coatings that efficiently convert the sun’s rays to electricity.
U of T Engineers Awarded $1.65M NSERC Grant
Eight U of T researchers were awarded a $1.65 million, six-year grant from NSERC’s Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program. Principal Investigator (PI) Dean Cristina Amon
Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) Hosts Its First Energy Showcase
On May 16, the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) brought synergy to sustainable energy by uniting members of industry and academe to discuss current sustainable energy practices at its first Energy
Five Engineering Researchers Awarded Connaught Grants
Winners of the newly revamped Connaught New Researcher Awards, fostering excellence in research and innovation by assistant professors, include five researchers from the Faculty of Applied Science