As a teenager, Daniel Shi (ChemE 2T2 + PEY Co-op) knew he wanted to study engineering, as the thought of actualizing ideas into tangible applications intrigued him. “I’ve always been interested in biology and how we can use the physical sciences to address problems within the human body,” recalls Daniel. He chose U of T […]
Story originally appeared in U of T News. Can dendritic cells found in the skin be an important piece of the puzzle of enabling stem cell transplants for diabetes? Professor Michael Sefton (ChemE) is confident enough about the possibility that – with support from the type 1 diabetes non-profit JDRF – he is about […]
You may have heard of the Great Pacific garbage patch, but the majority of plastic waste in the environment is more subtle: tiny particles ranging from the size of a pea to the thickness of a human hair — and even smaller. A team of U of T Engineering researchers — including Professor Elodie Passeport (CivMin, ChemE), […]
In this Grad Shout Out, we talk to Amardeep Singh, a recent MEng graduate who completed a Biomanufacturing emphasis. What are you currently working on? Currently, I’m focusing on a few online projects in the areas of AI, research, manufacturing, and development. My major roles are vested in two companies, Deepgram and Lambda Function. […]
As it prepares for a safe return to campus this fall, the University of Toronto has announced a vaccination requirement and implemented a comprehensive 12-step plan for students, staff, faculty and librarians that is informed by the latest public health guidance. U of T will require all those intending to be on campus be fully vaccinated – as […]
Newly arrived ChemE Professors Chris Lawson and Jay Werber are among nine U of T Engineering professors who have received support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (CFI JELF), announced today: The Microbiome Engineering Laboratory for Resource Recovery — Professor Christopher Lawson (ChemE) The Advanced Membranes (AM) Laboratory for Sustainable Water Management […]
Micellae Delivery Systems Inc. (“Micellae”) recently announced the launch of its breakthrough drug delivery technology, O2W, the fastest oral bioavailability-enhancing formulation. While cannabinoids can have immense therapeutic benefits, there are several barriers to their use and formulation. O2W is the next generation drug delivery system that was shown to significantly enhance the potency, bioavailability, and […]
Can “dendritic” cells found in the skin be an important piece of the puzzle of enabling stem cell transplants for diabetes? Renowned University of Toronto tissue engineer Michael Sefton is sure enough about the possibility that he is about to launch a major new chapter in his research, supported by a grant of almost $430,000 from JDRF. Read […]
Story by Marit Mitchell, U of T Engineering News Air quality on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway platforms improved substantially with the rollout of new cars on Line 1, a new study from U of T Engineering and Health Canada researchers shows. The team measured levels of fine particulate matter — the mass of […]
Story by Rahul Kalvapalle, U of T News The University of Toronto will require students, faculty, staff and librarians who participate in activities that carry a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission to be vaccinated – and require all community members to self-declare their vaccination status. Varsity sports, music instruction and educational placements are among […]