Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE)

Dr. Pierre Haenecour (left) of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona and Professor Jane Howe (MSE, ChemE, at right), analyze images of stardust particles with Hitachi’s SU9000 low-voltage STEM/SEM electron microscope. (Photo courtesy of Maria Schuchardt, University of Arizona)

Cosmic dust reveals new insights on the formation of solar system

April 29, 2019

Professor Jane Howe’s expertise in electron microscopy critical to discovery of carbon and oxygen co-existing in grain of stardust

U of T Engineering’s Phil De Luna (MSE PhD 1T9) is the lead author of an article in Science that analyzes how green electricity and carbon capture could displace fossil fuels in the production of everything from fertilizer to textiles (Photo: Tyler Irving)

How to take the ‘petro’ out of the petrochemicals industry

April 25, 2019

New paper in Science by U of T Engineering research team charts a road map for displacing fossil fuels in the production of plastics, clothing and more

Fourth-year students Flavia Ng (CivE), Sayuri Guruge (MSE), Tayyeb Zarabi (MechE) and Jonathan Jeyarajah (MechE) designed a flooring solution to reduce exposure to contaminated soil found in the households of Indigenous communities in Guatamala. (Photo credit: Liz Do)

AI to Aerospace: U of T Engineering students work across disciplines to create novel engineering solutions

April 8, 2019

UT-IMDI unveils array of engineering innovations at 2019 Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Showcase

Global Engineering Week founder Malik Ismail kicking off last weekend’s Hack the Globe. (Photo courtesy of Malik Ismail)

Solutions that transcend borders: March 11-17 is Global Engineering Week

March 7, 2019

Week-long events series highlights ways engineering students can make a world of difference

Professor Jane Howe uses her expertise in electron microscopy to study materials that could advance renewable energy, such as those used to make lithium-ion batteries. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

Advanced materials for sustainability: Meet Professor Jane Howe

January 14, 2019

Before joining U of T Engineering as an Associate Professor this month, Howe spent nearly 20 years in industry, working on advanced materials and imaging methods

Nazli Kaya (MIE MASc candidate) wears the eye-tracking device used to accurately assess where drivers were looking when turning at intersections. (Credit: Laura Pedersen)

NSBE Fall Regional Conference builds new pathways for Black engineering grad students at U of T

December 17, 2018

U of T Engineering graduate students attend National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Fall Region 1 Conference in November

Dr. Tarek Awad, a researcher in U of T’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering, shows two samples: at left, a stainless steel surface treated to trap simple cooking oil, and at right, an uncoated surface. The uncoated surface can accumulate food residue and encourage the growth of food-borne pathogens. (Credit: Liz Do)

Cooking oil coating prevents bacteria from growing on food processing equipment

July 27, 2018

U of T Engineering researchers examine a simple and effective way to minimize food contamination at industrial production plants

Left to right: Professor Steven Thorpe (MSE), Bryan James (MSE 1T6 + PEY), Jessica MacInnis (MSE MEng candidate), Matthew Chen (MSE MASc candidate) and Yuri Savguira (MSE PhD candidate). This team took first place at the international 2017–2018 Hydrogen Student Design Contest for Motion+, their plan for a hydrogen-powered luxury boat.

U of T Engineering students win international competition with sustainable yacht design

June 25, 2018

A team from U of T Engineering’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) has designed a sustainable, noise-free and emission-free alternative for the boating industry

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