Title: Computational Design of New Materials for use in Solid State Batteries Presenter: Jacob Rempel (MASc candidate) Supervisor: Prof.  C. V. Singh   Abstract: Solid state electrolyte batteries provide a noticeable advantage over conventional liquid batteries due to their improved safety. In particular, lithium ion solid state batteries have shown exceptional strides in recent years as their cycling performance […]

Seminar Information:  Title: Sustainable Plastics vs Sustainable Systems Presented by: Prof. Michael Shaver When: Friday, March 11th, at 12pm EST on Zoom   Description: This talk will explore the complex nature of our plastic environment, the interdependency of plastics on our goals for lowering our carbon footprint and increasing our expected lifespan, while also showcasing our […]

    Hello hello MSEs! We’ve got an incoming Buckyball Announcement! MSE Club’s annual dinner dance is set for March 18th from 6:00PM-1:00AM at Eglinton Grand, near Eglinton Station. With a theme of Mask-Querade, tickets include a 3-course meal, an open bar (with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks), and a great time! Ticket sales have […]

 Ursula Franklin MSE GRADUATE SEMINAR ​​​​​​​ -- Every week on Thu, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) -- Title: Electrical Transport in Mixed-dimensional Semiconductor van der Waals Heterostructures Presenter: Sarry Al-Turk (PhD candidate, 2nd seminar) Supervisor: Prof.  H. Ruda   Abstract: The isolation of graphene in 2004 inspired efforts to identify and isolate other 2D materials. Over the past decade, […]

CARTE Industry Speaker Seminar Series:Lumos ML: Unilever’s AI-driven Decision Support Systems Speakers:Gary Bogdani, Head, Collective Intelligence@UnileverJing Guo, Forecasting Data Science Product Manager@UnileverDr. John Armitage @Larus TechnologiesModerator:Professor Chi-Guhn Lee, Professor of Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto. Date: March 25, 2022Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pmRegister through this link.Abstract: In this talk, we will be sharing about Unilever’s AI-driven decision support systems (DSSs) for trade investment […]

 Ursula Franklin MSE GRADUATE SEMINAR ​​​​​​​ -- Every week on Thu, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) -- Title: Treatment of Ultramafic Nickel Tailings Presenter: Zhirong Chen (MASc candidate) Supervisor: Prof.  E. Bobicki   Abstract: Low-grade ultramafic nickel ores contain a high percentage of serpentine which, while having deleterious effects on processing, makes these ores a desirable feedstock for […]

Title: Hybrid Models for Steelmaking and Casting Applications Presenter: Ruibin Wang  (PhD candidate, 2nd seminar) Supervisor: Prof.  K. Chattopadhyay   Abstract: Steel production involves a series of processes that convert iron and steel scrap into end products for industrial application. Over the past decade, steelmaking industry has faced continuous economic and environmental challenges. As a result, for fulfilling the […]

Featuring Professor Jason Hattrick-SimpersWednesday, April 13th, 202212:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ETCost: Free12:00 - Virtual event opens12:05 - Lunch & Learn presentation begins CLICK HERE TO REGISTER For questions or more information, please contact: events@engineering.utoronto.ca or 416-624-1955 Professor Jason Hattrick-Simpers Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a part of the standard physical scientist's tool kit, and it is […]

Nanoplastics in Our Environment: Small Particles with Big Challenges, with Nathalie Tufenkji, from McGill University. Co-hosted with the Institute for Water Innovation (IWI), the lecture will take place on Wednesday, April 13th from 12-1PM (Eastern Time) on Zoom and will be recorded. External members are required to register at tinyurl.com/LLEapr13 to receive the link and passcode. Please do not share this information with people outside of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering unless […]

2022 Reach Symposium April 21-22, 2022, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET An online event    Register to attend the 2022 Reach Symposium online event 'Resilient Together: Pathways for Sustainable Development' on April 21 and 22, 2022 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ET.   To overcome current social and economic shocks, exhibit vigilance in the face of future […]

Presenter: Guan Ying (Jane) Wang, MASc. Candidate Supervisor: Prof. Keryn Lian, Dr. Ta-Ya Chu (NRC)   Abstract: Electrolyte-gated field effect transistors (EGFETs) have gathered much attention in the last few decades due to their key role in enabling potential printed, low-cost, low-power, portable, and flexible electronics in applications such as wearable sensors, flexible solar cells, and e-textiles. […]

Title: Structure, order, and extracopularity Presenter: John Camkiran, (PhD candidate, 2nd seminar) Supervisor: Prof. G. Hibbard   Abstract: Order is an aspect of a system’s structure that holds much insight. Despite the fact that many physical systems are well modeled as collections of interacting particles, a general approach to quantifying the absolute degree of order immediately surrounding a particle […]