University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies

This 75th Anniversary microsite documents our history of excellence. 🎖 It not only shows the foundation of excellence upon which UTIAS was built, but it shows the continuum of excellence that has kept UTIAS at the forefront of aerospace and robotics research. Did UTIAS shape your career? Do you have a fond memory from your time here? Your story could inspire the next generation of aerospace pioneers. 👩🚀 Submit your story today! It's easy - just head over to the blog section and click the submission button. We can't wait to hear from you. https://lnkd.in/gQUDfbBS

U of T Engineering's self-driving car team, aUToronto, is back on top! 🏆 We've claimed our SIXTH first-place in seven years at the SAE AutoDrive Challenge. Congratulations aUToronto! https://lnkd.in/gdQTwFkA

Curious about how research at UTIAS is changing offroad robotics? 🚜Discover how PhD student Alexander Krawciw is paving the way for smarter, safer autonomous systems in unpredictable terrains, earning him the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. His journey, under the mentorship of Professor Tim Barfoot, showcases the power of dedication in his field. To read about what Krawciw is most excited for in his PhD program: https://lnkd.in/gjWrheTN

Congratulations to Professor Clinton Groth for being selected as the recipient of FASE's Joint Seed Program. 🌌 Groth's research in radiation magnetohydrodynamics promises to shed new light on the intricate emissions of black holes, unveiling parallels with solar phenomena. This endeavor, undertaken in collaboration with Bart Ripperda, holds immense potential to deepen our understanding of astrophysical systems and their interactions with the cosmos. https://lnkd.in/gjUdxdfr #researchgrant #computationalfluiddynamics #theoreticalphysics

Can self-driving cars see around corners? 🚙 Professor Waslander and his team at UTIAS are developing a new kind of AI for self-driving cars. This AI, called SWTrack, can predict what pedestrians and cyclists will do next, even when they are hidden from sight. SWTrack uses information from the past five seconds to create a better picture of what's going on around the car, allowing it to make safer decisions. Learn more about how our researchers are revolutionizing self-driving cars: https://lnkd.in/gidH86CB

The countdown is on until May 10, 2024. Register today! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/edXpt2-z

You might want to learn about Canada's first fully student-funded and student-developed satellite mission, HERON Mk. II. ✨ On November 11, 2023, HERON Mk. II, a 3U CubeSat built by University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT), Space Systems division, soared into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Witnessing the culmination of years of hard work, Benjamin Nero (#UTIAS MASc candidate) shared the experience as HERON's mission manager as “surreal”. This achievement involved over 100 students. Despite challenges, the team was undeterred to fulfill HERON Mk. II’s primary mission: to demonstrate UTAT’s radio communications capabilities, while secondary objectives are to include validating the structural, thermal, power, and computing system designs. 🛰️ The journey continues with HERON's ground-breaking success paving the way for UTAT's next mission, FINCH, set to launch in late 2025. 🌐 Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gB_35Jgg Photo courtesy of SpaceX

UTIAS teams up with Siemens to develop sustainable propulsion and power generation. 🔋 Led by Professor S. Chaudhuri, the research redefines gas turbine engines, aiming to reduce carbon emissions in aviation and fuel consumption. By tackling the challenges of transitioning to sustainable energy sources, they will build a comprehensive understanding that will guide the creation of fuel-flex gas turbine engines. Read more about this collaboration bridging academia and industry. #sustainableenergy #cleantech

How can Canada lead the charge in the global pursuit of sustainable aviation? ✈ Explore Professor David Zingg's insights on replacing fossil fuels with sustainable energy and revolutionizing aircraft efficiency. What is the hidden potential of next-gen aircraft designs? Read more from The Hill Times article:

On Wednesday, Professor Hugh Liu received his medal for the 2021 CASI/IASC Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute CASI McCurdy Award at the CASI Aeronautics Conference (CASI AERO 2023) in Ottawa. For the 2021 Senior Awards, Professor Hugh H.-T. Liu was awarded the CASI McCurdy Award for his outstanding achievement in the science and creative aspects of engineering relating to aeronautics and space research. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eN6xbCuu Learn more about the CASI Senior Awards: https://lnkd.in/g8PXitAu #FSCLab #UTIAS #UofT #CASI