Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University

“We don't have a right to come into these communities and tell them what to do with their housing. Our research is driven by community needs rather than research desires.” - Helen Stopps A recently published paper, "Ten Questions Concerning First Nations On-Reserve Housing in Canada", is bringing visibility to the complexities of the on-reserve housing crisis in Canada. The research team behind the paper gained data first-hand from those living in on-reserve communities and prioritized building trust between researchers, advocates, and communities. ⭐ Learn more about the team’s approach and findings: https://lnkd.in/gi--vJcz ⭐ Read the paper to explore the 10 questions: https://lnkd.in/gGkGewSr Led by co-principal investigators Helen Stopps, an architectural science professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Sarah Haines, a civil and mineral engineering professor at University of Toronto (U of T), Nicholas Spence, a sociology professor at U of T, Becky Big Canoe, a member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island and an Indigenous housing and land justice consultant, and Natalie C., a band member of White Bear First Nations and founder of Rocktree MGO Construction Material Inc., the team continues their research and dialogue with communities, most recently conducting building condition assessments and measuring the indoor air quality of on-reserve homes in Saskatchewan. #SustainableHousing #IndigenousHousing #FromHarvestToHouse

Jason Glionna talks about the rigorous nature of an architecture degree and how he found his inspiration💡Tune in to the full episode to learn about Jason’s journey and the diverse applications of architecture🏛️ Jason has an educational background in architecture and is currently a Design Coordinator for Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA). He holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural science from Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University and a Master of Architecture from Newcastle University. 🔈Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Watch full episode: https://lnkd.in/gE6uQbP4 All links: https://lnkd.in/gdS8i2Tn 🔔New episodes every other Tuesday. Follow & subscribe to stay tuned. #architecture #architect #design #arts #portfolio #creativity #science #university #career #mentorship #stem 

Revolutionary research is happening in the Department of Civil Engineering thanks to our faculty members and graduate students! Have a look at our publication summary for September & October 2024. Y. Yang, H. Tian, Y. Feng, Said Easa, X. Zheng “Risk-taking behavior of electric cyclists and policy recommendations: A case study” https://lnkd.in/eMmJQjzZ T. Alsaleh and Bilal Farooq "Simulation Models for Sustainable, Resilient, and Optimized Global Electric Vehicles Supply Chain" https://lnkd.in/eKdujyfx S. Yang, J. Chen, M. Hou, H. Fan, Songnian Li, Y. Sun “The Concept of Levels of Detail for 3D Niche Models in CityGML” https://lnkd.in/eBdYqK6j G. Rajan and Songnian Li “Smart Building Digital Twin for Interior Water Distribution System Management” https://lnkd.in/e5ckxSPC X. Hu, Y. Chen, S. Xu and Songnian Li “Exploring Spatiotemporal Interaction Patterns of Dockless Shared Bicycle Networks: A Case Study of Shenzhen, China” https://lnkd.in/e9WCH9c7 D. Satheesan, M. Talib, Songnian Li, Arnold Yuan "An Automated Method for Pavement Surface Distress Evaluation" https://lnkd.in/eyXQabx4 Maryam Hasanpour, B. Persaud, R. Mansell, C. Milligan "Investigation of a surrogate measure-based safety index for predicting injury crashes at signalized intersections" https://lnkd.in/eAJCZ5-h A. Hamoda, A. Abadel, Khaled Sennah, M. Ahmed, X. Zhang, M. Emara “Shear Strengthening of RC Beams Incorporating Post-Tensioned Bars and Engineered Cementitious Composite Reinforced with Palm Fronds” https://lnkd.in/ez3FwtyN #CivilEngineering #Research #TMU

👏 Congratulations to chemical engineering professor ChungHyuk Lee on receiving 1.08M in funding over five years from the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT)-Mitacs Accelerate International Award. Alongside fellow professors, Nariman Yousefi and Dae Kun Hwang, Lee and his team aim to develop environmentally friendly and cost-effective recycling solutions for precious group metals through electrochemical methods. The team is also working with industry partners, S3R Co. and Daeheung M&T Co., to design scalable approaches for manufacturing recycled electrodes. “This funding will enable us to train the next generation of researchers who can lead the transition into a clean circular economy of precious group metals for hydrogen technology applications.” - ChungHyuk Lee Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNDps2_3 Mitacs Toronto Metropolitan University - Department of Chemical Engineering Research – Toronto Metropolitan University

We are excited to announce that Toronto Metropolitan University has made the list of Pre-Qualified Partners for the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA)’s Project Arrow 2.0. 🙌 Looking forward to collaborating on Canada’s first zero-emissions concept vehicle! #ProjectArrow #TMU Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA)

Jason Glionna has an educational background in architecture and is currently a Design Coordinator for Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA). He holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural science from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Master of Architecture from Newcastle University. In this conversation, we discuss the challenges of architecture programs, including how to navigate their rigorous nature, as well as the diverse applications of architecture. Tune in to be mentored! 🎥Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gJbxwr7Z 🔈Stream on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. All links: https://lnkd.in/gdS8i2Tn 🔔Follow & subscribe to stay tuned. #architecture #architect #design #arts #portfolio #creativity #science #university #career #mentorship #stem 

Congratulations to the amazing Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University at Toronto Metropolitan University PhDs, whose achievements we celebrated last Wednesday, October 16th! We are incredibly proud and inspired by your hard work, resilience, and passion for learning. We Toronto Metropolitan University and Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University look forward to seeing the wonderful things you accomplish and are excited to hear about the next chapter in your lives. #PhD #graduatestudies #engineering 

Feeling incredibly proud as I had the honor of hooding Dr. Zanina Ilieva, PhD yesterday! 🎓 What a fantastic moment to witness her earning her degree—so well deserved! 👏 Though I truly missed Roxana Sühring, my partner in this journey, who couldn’t make it to convocation. We were both looking forward to celebrating and hooding you together, Zanina! Congratulations again, and here’s to the many achievements yet to come! 🎉 #ProudSupervisor #PhDGraduation TMU- Department of Civil EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University

Another exciting week at the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University as we celebrated the accomplishments of our graduates during the fall convocation ceremony on Wednesday morning! Congratulations to all the graduates from FEAS and across TMU who received their degrees earlier this week! Toronto Metropolitan University

I am happy to share with you that I have been awarded the Gold Medal Award from the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University. This feels truly surreal. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Miljana Horvat for her transformative role in my academic journey and for being an incredible mentor! I want to thank Bettina Hoar, Chair of Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) for her encouragement, wisdom, and guidance. SBC is a not-for-profit organization deeply committed to providing a realistic, independent, and collaborative approach and demonstrating how it is possible to make a positive impact on the sustainable Canadian built environment. I had been with the SBC's Better Building Boot Camp (BBBC) (https://lnkd.in/gS3XxiDB) last year. Under Bettina's leadership, the BBBC graduated its 5th cohort this year and she is actively working to expand the program. I want to thank Camara Chambers, Director of Leadership Development at DAIS, for inspiring me in a leadership program I undertook in fall 2022. The DAIS is a public policy and leadership think tank at Toronto Metropolitan University, working at the intersection of technology, education and democracy to build shared prosperity and citizenship for Canada. I also want to thank Dr. Russell Richman for introducing me to the wonderful world of Building Science! I wouldn't have achieved this without the incredible community I've met along my journey. From those I've learned from to those who continue to inspire me through various leadership development and learning opportunities, I owe you all my deepest thanks. This award only strengthens my resolve to continue contributing to the advancement of resilient buildings in the face of a changing climate. I am committed to working with the community and inspiring the next generation of students and young people to make it their life goal, just as I have. #buildings #sustainability #cities #buildingscience #buildingenvelope #science #resilience #climatechange #community #neighbourhoods