Established in 2011, the Impact Speaker Series features U of T Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) alumni and industry associates in a talk to share their professional experiences and career expertise with current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as with the greater department community.
2021–2022
Meet our Newest Professors
September 30, 2021 | Noon to 1pm | Online
Liyang Dai-Hattrick, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream (MSE) and Jason Hattrick-Simpers, Professor (MSE)
2020–2021
On the Nature of Impact: Lessons from Ursula Franklin
July 22, 2021 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm| Virtual
Dr. Phil De Luna, PhD 81T8 | National Research Council of Canada
2019–2020
At the Intersection of Technology, Innovation and Diversity in Mining
November 29, 2019 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm| Online
Dr. Nathan Stubina, MMS PhD 8T8 | VP, Sherritt International
2018–2019
Founding a Materials Engineering Start-up
April 15, 2019 | 1 – 2 pm | GB 119
Michael Helander, EngSci 0T7, MSE PhD 1T2| President & CEO, OTI Lumionics Inc
Engineering Careers in Retail
November 19, 2018 | 1 – 2 pm | BA 1180
Bill Tang, MSE 0T9, M.A.Sc 1T1| Sourcing Manager, Home Depot
How to Engineer a Career in 3D Printing
September 17, 2018 | 1 – 2 pm | BA 1180
Ante Lausic, MSE PhD 1T6 | Additive Manufacturing Engineer, Exco Engineering
2016–2017
Meet our newest professor—Prof. Erin Bobicki
February 16, 2017 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 130
Erin Bobicki, Assistant Professor, MSE / ChemE
The Expat Experience: Working abroad as an essential component to professional development
January 26, 2017 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 130
Adam Roop, MSE 0T1 + PEY | President & General Manager, H. C. Starck Canada Inc.
The future of engineering next-gen consumer packaged goods
October 27, 2016 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 130
Weijia Zhang, MSE PhD 1T8+PEY | Account Manager, Peel Plastic Products Ltd.
2015–2016
You are a Product: Develop & Sell Yourself Diligently
November 19, 2015 | Noon to 1:00pm | BA 1190
Tomas Ronis, MSE 0T8+PEY, MBA
Intersection of Engineering & Sales: Adding Value in a Competitive Economy
October 22, 2015 | Noon to 1:00pm | BA 1190
Jacqueline Lim, MSE 0T7, PEng | OEM Sales Engineer, NSK Limited
Engineering New Materials for Medicine
October 1, 2015 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 130
Naomi Matsuura, MSE PhD 0T3, PEng | Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto
2014–2015
Commercialization in a Material World
February 26, 2015 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 130
Ibraheem Khan, MSE 0T5 | CEO, Smarter Alloys Inc
Clinical Research: Drugs, Devices and CPR?
January 8, 2015 | Noon to 1pm | WB 130
Katherine Allan, MSE 0T2, MASc 0T5 | Clinical Research Coordinator, St. Michael’s Hospital & PhD Candidate, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto
Selling Knowledge
November 20, 2014 | Noon to 1pm | WB 130
Peter Rombos, MMS 8T9, MEng 9T5, CEM, PEng | Technical Energy Consultant, Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited
Meet our newest professors
October 30, 2014 | Noon to 1pm | WB 130
Gisele Azimi, Assistant Professor (ChemE / MSE) and Kinnor Chattopadhyay, Assistant Professor (MSE)
2013–2014
Transitioning into the Workplace
March 28, 2014 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 219
John C. MacKinnon | Vice-President, Technical Support Services Division, AMEC Nuclear Safety Solutions
Engineering, Art and the Human Spirit
February 13, 2014 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 130
Adam Roop, MSE 0T1+PEY | General Manager & President, H. C. Starck Canada Inc
Fall 2013—deferred for Department Centennial Celebrations (MSE100)
2012–2013
Switching Gears: Law after Engineering
February 1, 2013 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 130
Matthew Graff, MSE 0T0 | Associate Lawyer, Patent & Trademark Agent, Bereskin & Parr LLP
Product Innovation: Forging a Link between Engineering & Industrial Design
January 18, 2013 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 130
Dr. Patrick Burke, MMS 8T1, MASc 8T6, PhD 9T9 | Instructor & Program Coordinator, Industrial Design, Humber College
The Multi-Disciplinary Engineer: From Materials to Healthcare and Beyond…
October 19, 2012 | 11:00am to Noon | MB 128
Varuna Prakash, MSE 0T8 | Human Factors Specialist, University Health Network
The All-Purpose Engineer: Life in a Small Business
September 21, 2012 | 11:00am to Noon | MB 128
Diana Facchini, MSE 0T2, MASc 0T5 | Manager, Functional Coatings Group, Integran Technologies Inc
2011-2012
Materials Science & Engineering: Growing Demand, Endless Opportunities
March 9, 2012 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 130
Josie Barbato, MSE MASc 0T9 | Technical Engineer, Ontario Power Generation
Preparing Yourself for an Academic Career in Science & Engineering
February 17, 2012 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 130
Jun Nogami, Professor & Chair
Materials Engineering, Industrial R&D and Product Development—It’s Complicated!
February 10, 2012 | Noon to 1:00pm | WB 130
Dr. Mary Ruggiero, MMS MASc 7T9, PhD 8T3 | Vice-President, Research & Development, Datec Coating Corporation
Engineering to Business: Making the Transition
November 11, 2012 | 1:00 to 2:00pm | WB 130
David H. Elsner, MMS 9T9 | Management Consultant & Principal, DHE Consulting
