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U of T Engineering study finds bigger datasets might not always …
Nov 13, 2023 · From ChatGPT to DALL-E, deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are being applied to an ever-growing range of fields. A new study from U of T Engineering researchers, published in Nature Communications, suggests that one of the fundamental assumptions of deep learning models — that they require enormous amounts of training data — may not be as solid as once thought.
How to build more with less: New model shows how Canada can …
Jul 15, 2024 · A new model designed by researchers from U of T Engineering’s Centre for the Sustainable Built Environment (CSBE) finds that adopting the right mix of sustainable construction practices could enable Canada to meet it housing goals without blowing past its climate commitments. “There is an obvious tension between our commitment to reducing our emissions and the need to restore housing ...
U of T Engineering partnership with Jule enabled the world’s first ...
Sep 18, 2024 · From left to right: Professor Reza Iravani (ECE), Jule co-founder Carmine Pizzurro (MIE 8T9, MIE MEng 9T3), U of T Electrification Hub Executive Director Dr. Carlos Da Silva, Professor Cristina Amon (MIE) and U of T Engineering Dean Christopher Yip.
New research reveals how large-scale adoption of electric vehicles …
Oct 15, 2024 · A new study from U of T Engineering’s Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant population-level health benefits. The team used computer simulations to show that aggressive electrification of the U.S. vehicle ...
U of T Engineering rises two spots in THE’s World University …
Oct 6, 2021 · U of T Engineering remains Canada’s top-ranked engineering school and is now ranked #26 in the world, according to Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for Engineering 2022. The rankings, released today, mark an …
U of T Engineering study highlights the tension between Canada’s ...
Jun 19, 2024 · A new study shows that without significant changes to our patterns of housing construction — for example, choosing to build with greater density — Canada will not be able to meet its targets for both new housing and emissions reduction.
‘Self-driving labs’: $200-million federal grant powers AI-driven ...
May 1, 2023 · The University of Toronto has been awarded a $200-million grant from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) to revolutionize the speed and impact of scientific discovery through its Acceleration Consortium. The funding – the largest federal research grant ever awarded to a Canadian university – will support the consortium’s work on ‘self-driving labs’ that combine ...
U of T Engineering researchers are making self-driving cars safer …
May 22, 2024 · A team of University of Toronto engineering researchers are working to enhance the reasoning ability of robotic systems, such as autonomous vehicles, with the goal of increasing their reliability and safe operation in changing environments.
U of T Engineering team embarks on two large-scale urban air …
Feb 12, 2024 · U of T Engineering researchers have launched two major air quality studies to assess non-tailpipe emissions and winter air pollutants. The studies will involve collecting data at notable landmarks across the city of Toronto, including at the CN Tower, two U of T campuses, Toronto Pearson International Airport and High Park.