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Applying the latest advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation, U of T is a hub for advanced materials and manufacturing research and partners with industry to test new ideas that have the potential to boost productivity, save money and reduce environmental impact.

U of T is a pioneer in this area. U of T’s Geoffrey Hinton and team co-developed deep learning, a paradigm that’s unleashing game-changing advances, including in the health, business, and technology sectors. U of T’s AI & Data Analytics faculty and alumni are some of the most sought after in the industry, holding senior positions at many of the world’s top tech companies.

U of T has a long and outstanding record of leadership in energy, environment, climate change, sustainability, cleantech, and biofuels research, with over 500 faculty members working in these fields. This activity is being translated into patents, licenses, and startup companies that have the potential to offer cleaner energy solutions to the world.

From innovations in sustainable packaging to food products infused with vitamins, to clothing created from biodegradable materials, U of T researchers are transforming the consumer goods industry and developing a new understanding of the health and environmental benefits and consequences of our consumer habits.

U of T is home to Canada’s top business school where finance researchers are creating advanced computational and data analytic tools to develop the next generation of fintech applications such as mobile payments, money transfers, loans, fundraising and asset management. U of T advances the frontiers of management thinking and equips our future leaders to create value for businesses and society.

U of T is ranked 10th in the world for English language and literature and 11th in the world for philosophy. From machine learning techniques for studying ancient scripts to providing critical perspectives on the ethics of emerging technology, our Humanities researchers help us understand our current context through a historical and social perspective.

U of T researchers in drug discovery and development to digital health, biomedical engineering, high-performance sports, and beyond work with partners in healthcare services, biotech/pharmaceutical and consumer wellness sectors to advance state-of-the-art R&D, co-create new innovations and therapies, validate products, and optimize procedures.

U of T is at the forefront of the technology revolution and is uniquely positioned in the heart of Toronto, home to 35% of Canada’s technology businesses and one of the world’s biggest clusters of mobile-application companies. From innovations in information and communications technologies to quantum computing, faculty members working in this sector have an impressive record of recent entrepreneurial activity, with over 250 patents secured in the last 5 years.

U of T is a thought leader in city design. From designing intelligent buildings to building green roofs, our interdisciplinary urban-focused researchers address complex urban challenges to make urban regions more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous. Advancing vehicle electrification and urban rail automation to green aviation, U of T’s transportation researchers are also re-imagining the way we move. 

We have over 15,000 faculty members across 3 campuses and 16 faculties working on a broad range of topics from telescopy and nuclear decay, to Indigenous research and sustainable development.