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Held on June 5, 2026, to celebrate the 80th birthday of Prof. Mike Carter, the University of Toronto Healthcare Engineering Symposium brought together current and former U of T students, colleagues, collaborators, and distinguished researchers, to celebrate Prof. Carter’s extraordinary…
A year into their groundbreaking Academic Practice Partnership (APP), William Osler Health System (Osler) and the University of Toronto’s (U of T) Centre for Healthcare Engineering (CHE) are reaping the benefits of integrating human factors thinking into the way people…
2nd Place Capstone Design Project Award (Industrial) Project Title: Improving Staff Scheduling at Michael Garron Hospital Using Automation and Optimization / Project Supervisor: Professor Vahid Sarhangian The Capstone team of Joshua Lee, Aaron Burkett, Kelvin Lo and Beliz Zorbozan developed…
Recent posters presenting human factor research conducted jointly by the University of Toronto and William Osler Health System include: Kanaan, D., Levay, D., Mazhar, K., Rivera, T. & Alfred, M. (2025) Understanding and mitigating diagnostic imaging appointment no-shows at a…
Stan will be remembered for his thoughtful and spirited conversations, his generosity, and his willingness to help others. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. A private interment will take place at York Cemetery, where…
A memorial for Professor Mark Chignell was held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 to honour his legacy as an educator, researcher, leader, entrepreneur, family man and friend. Amongst family, friends, students and collaborators, Professor Chignell’s life and impact was celebrated…
The Centre for Healthcare Engineering is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Stan Gasner Graduate Scholarship in Healthcare Engineering is now open. This scholarship is made possible by generous donations from Stan Gasner (IndE 6T4). Past recipients are…
The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering is saddened to announce the passing of Professor Mark Chignell. Mark is survived by his wife Sachi, three sons and extended family. He will be missed immensely by the entire U of T…
The 2026 brochure for the academic partnership between University Health Network and the Centre of Healthcare Engineering is now available.
The U of T Engineering community is mourning the loss of Professor Dionne Aleman, who passed on October 21, 2025. Her passing came after a long illness, throughout which she was supported by the care of an incredible team, including…
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