Batteries and windmills: How one student’s summer research project is advancing energy storage for sustainable and affordable power. Martin Staadecker's (EngSci 2T4) undergraduate work through the Engineering Science Research Opportunities Program (ESROP) has led to a published study in Nature Communications

2 days ago · The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering has climbed to the 23 rd spot in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings by Subject 2025. The faculty has jumped three spots since 2024 and is the …

Dec 20, 2024 · Mostaghimi recognized for innovation in creating inventions that have made an impact on quality of life, economic development, and the welfare of society

Jan 23, 2025 · Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have used machine learning to design nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the lightness of Styrofoam. “However, the standard lattice shapes and geometries used tend to have ...

Oct 15, 2024 · A new study from U of T Engineering’s Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant population-level health benefits.

Mar 18, 2024 · Professor Yu Zou (MSE) has joined a collaborative effort with government and research institutions in Canada to advance the manufacturing processes crucial for the development of small modular reactors (SMRs).. SMRs, hailed as the future of nuclear energy, hold the promise of delivering affordable and environmentally friendly power to various sectors, including remote communities and heavy ...

Mar 13, 2024 · A team of U of T Engineering researchers led by Professors Yu Zou (MSE) and Tobin Filleter (MIE) has received $2.8 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Innovation Fund (CFI-IF) to develop the Toronto Integrated Platform for Materials under Extreme Conditions (TIME).. This facility will house equipment to test materials in many severe conditions — from temperatures above ...

Feb 12, 2024 · U of T Engineering researchers have launched two major air quality studies to assess non-tailpipe emissions and winter air pollutants. The studies will involve collecting data at notable landmarks across the city of Toronto, including at the CN Tower, two U of T campuses, Toronto Pearson International Airport and High Park.

Nov 25, 2024 · Siemens Canada CEO and President Faisal Kazi, left, and Leah Cowen, U of T's vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives, shake hands after signing an institutional partnership agreement focused on advancing sustainability energy systems.

Apr 3, 2023 · On Saturday, April 1, more than 1,300 members of the U of T Engineering community gathered at the Fairmont Royal York hotel in downtown Toronto to celebrate the Faculty’s 150 th anniversary — and officially kick off its new Defy Gravity fundraising campaign.. The evening featured a keynote address from Canadian astronaut and engineering graduate Col. Chris Hadfield, who spoke about the ...