🔬 The TNFC at the U of T helps researchers, startups, and industry partners turn bold ideas into reality. With world-class cleanrooms, advanced fabrication tools, and expert support, TNFC is driving innovation in micro- and nanotechnology. 💡
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Do your eyes light up at the mention of electrical engineering? 💡
Applications are now open for the ECE ambassador program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Apply now and help make a difference in the ECE community.
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👏 Congrats to ECE University Prof. Emeritus C. Andre T. Salama on receiving the Lifetime Achievements Award at the Chips North Executive Summit. Over 40+ years at U of T, Prof. Salama has helped shape Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem through research, leadership and mentorship.
💡Unlock innovation with the Toronto Nanofabrication Centre. From idea to prototype, TNFC connects you with advanced nano/micro-fab tools, collaborative networks, and training—driving impact in EVs, clean energy, medicine & computing. 🔗 https://t.co/QkpbxKgiHa
Former Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan toured ECE’s Toronto Nanofabrication Centre. Co-founder of Juno Industries, Sajjan met researchers in drones, quantum and Arctic tech, advancing discussions on future research and student training collaborations. 🤝
From bridge design to computer vision and DJing, ECE student David Xu is connecting engineering with creativity and real-world impact. David recently helped earn 2nd place in the Troitsky Bridge Competition with a bridge that held nearly 5000 kg. Congrats, David! 👏
Engineer the future with ECE. Share your passion, connect with alumni and industry, and inspire the next generation. Become an ECE Ambassador—represent our community and shape what’s next. Apply now: https://t.co/W4mVcTFtRk
🍃 With roots at U of T, Nanoleaf was founded by three engineering alumni: Gimmy Chu, Tom Rodinger & Christian Yan, wanting to shake up the lighting industry.💡 Nanoleaf is a technology and IoT company changing the world with the most innovative lighting and smart home solutions.
🤔 Curious about ECE? ECE Ambassador Carmila Peng encourages you to explore and see where it leads.
Graduating this year, she’s pursued topics from optical comms to hardware—and is now heading into energy systems. Start with curiosity. Grow from there.
Led by ECE’s Dr. Ervin Sejdić, U of T, UHN & North York General researchers show how clinical AI can predict race from notes—and how to design models that perform more equitably across populations. 🔗 https://t.co/51AGBt4ksE
From the mound to medicine—ECE alum Dr. Ron Taylor shows what it means to defy expectations. ⚾ An EE grad (1961), two-time World Series champion, and longtime Blue Jays physician, he was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985. #DefyGravity
Help shape the future of ECE. We’re seeking graduate students ready to represent our community, support peers, and engage with prospective students as ECE Ambassadors.
Bring your voice, build connections, and drive impact. Apply now: https://t.co/DTP5PGbTKc
Serial entrepreneur Helen brought deep startup insight to the Women in ECE panel. An Adjunct Professor at U of T across CS, Math, and Economics, she shared a powerful message for engineers: stay curious, keep asking questions, and keep pushing boundaries.
Congratulations to ECE Professor Hoi-Kwong Lo, recipient of the 2026 Leonard Mandel Quantum Optics Award. 🏅 He is recognized for distinguished contributions to quantum optics and quantum information science, including decoy-state QKD, MDI-QKD, and all-photonic quantum repeater.
Not sure how to move forward in your career? 🤔
💬 OPG’s Erin Rutkowski-Jones says: seek opportunities to grow your skills and explore niche areas—every experience helps build your path.
ECE students joined Chair Prof. Deepa Kundur and Lightmatter leaders for Industry Day, connecting 1:1 and exploring careers at the forefront of photonic computing. As the year ends, we look ahead to more ECE Industry Days—building bridges between talent and industry.💡
Unlock innovation through partnership with U of T’s Toronto Nanofabrication Centre (TNFC). Access world-class tools, cleanrooms, and expertise to accelerate semiconductor R&D, prototype faster, and build talent pipelines. Learn more: https://t.co/QkpbxKgiHa
Isi Caulder shares what it takes to build as an entrepreneur—insight shaped by mentoring startups through U of T’s climate and innovation programs.
Thanks to Isi for joining us on the panel and providing her unique POV on engineering and entrepreneurship.
👏 Congrats to CE students Rafael Jabbour, Alina Khan, Lavneet Sidhu & Daniel Rolfe on taking home 1st place in the Canadian Engineering Competition! They designed an augmented reality platform that enables building inspectors to quickly spot defects using a smartphone.