Research Overview
Groundbreaking research is conducted at MIE in eight main areas. On the mechanical engineering side, the areas include robotics, mechanics & design, materials and thermofluids. The industrial engineering areas include human factors, information engineering, operations research and applied machine learning.
Our faculty members lead over 50 different groups working in one or more of the department's main areas of research. Browse our research laboratories and centres on the Research Areas & Groups page.
MIE professors collaborate with students, postdoctoral fellows, industry and community partners and colleagues across the University. There are many student research opportunities available for undergraduate and graduate students.
We are always looking to create, and build on, partnerships with those working in industry and community sectors. Learn more about how you can support, and help drive, MIE's research by partnering with MIE.
Connect with MIE's Research Coordinator to learn more about partnership opportunities at research@mie.utoronto.ca
Connect with MIE's Undergraduate and Graduate Studies at carla@mie.utoronto.ca
Research Areas and Groups - Version 2
Browse faculty members by research area on the Faculty page.
| Website | Lab Name | PI Name | Short Description | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Advanced Micro & Nanosystems Lab | Yu Sun | Develops novel instruments, robotic systems, and algorithms for applications in both fundamental science and applied technologies | Robotics; Mechanics & Design |
 | Advanced Research Laboratory for Multifunctional Lightweight Structures | Kamran Behdinam | Specializes in design, analysis, and testing of advanced multifunctional materials for aerospace, automotive, and biomedical sectors | Robotics |
 | Autonomous Systems and Biomechatronics Laboratory | Goldie Nejat | Develops intelligent mechatronics and robotic systems to assist humans in tasks, focusing on search & rescue, exploration, and healthcare | Robotics; Human Factors |
 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory | Beno Benhabib | Advanced facilities for research in design and manufacturing, focusing on integrating storage, retrieval, and modification of substances | Robotics |