Lassonde School of Engineering

What does AI mean for the future of construction?

Lassonde Professor Mojgan Jadidi joined the Canadian AI for Construction panel at Toronto Tech Week, sharing insights on how AI, digital twins, and smart infrastructure are transforming the industry.

As part of the Workforce Readiness and Capability discussion, she highlighted the role of engineering education in preparing the next generation for an AI-enabled construction sector and the importance of adopting these technologies in practical, responsible, and inclusive ways.

Better healthcare starts with better tools, and our researchers are creating them.

Professor Razieh (Neda) Salahandish is developing an AI-enabled sweat sensor that can monitor health in real time, while Professor Ali Sadeghi-Naini is using AI-enhanced medical imaging to help doctors make faster, more informed cancer treatment decisions.

Read the full feature in the Toronto Star: https://bit.ly/4uDCWZe

Five ways York University is shaping the future of AI and digital health research From wearable sweat patches to diagnostic AI York researchers are developing cutting-edge tools to revolutionize patient care.

We hosted a delegation from Nottingham Trent University’s construction group for a week of focused discussions on research and collaboration in construction technology.

The visit, building on an existing partnership led by Professor Mojgan Jadidi, centred on expanding joint work in digital twin systems and intelligent data analytics.

Across meetings and tours of our CD3 and MOVE labs, both teams explored opportunities for deeper research alignment and future collaboration. Thanks to Emmanuel Manu, Isibor Kennedy Ihianle, and Amrit Sagoo for joining us.

Discover how organizations are working with us to turn research into impact: https://bit.ly/40DVviZ

This year, we recognized the extraordinary achievements of Professor José M. F. Moura with an honorary doctor of laws (LLD) degree, presented at Lassonde's Convocation ceremony.

Professor Moura is a world-leading researcher in electrical and computer engineering. Technology he helped develop is built into most computers sold today and has powered more than 3 billion disk drive chips.

His achievements exemplify the power of engineering to drive change and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Congratulations, Professor Moura!

Congratulations, Lassonde Class of 2026!

You made it here through hard work, persistence, long hours, and a lot of problem-solving along the way. Today is a chance to pause and recognize what you’ve built: skills, confidence, and the ability to take on complex challenges.

As you move into what’s next, work, startups, research, or further studies at Lassonde, you join a global community of over 13,000 Lassonde alumni shaping the future across disciplines and around the world.

We’re proud of what you’ve achieved, and we can’t wait to see what you do with it next.

Are you or someone you know looking for a STEM-focused summer camp?

Registration is now open for Lassonde’s k2i academy Summer 2026 STEM Camps and Community Programs. Designed for students in Grades 3–12, these hands-on experiences give participants the opportunity to explore coding, robotics, engineering, electronics and more while building creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

📍 Programs available at York University's Keele and Markham campuses.

Spaces are limited. Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/4fAQQrh

This year, our researchers continue to push boundaries in engineering and science through impactful research, collaboration, and global recognition.

At our annual research awards celebration, we recognized standout achievements, including major industry partnerships, high-impact grants, prestigious honours, fellowships, and awards, and faculty named to Stanford’s Top 2% Cited Researchers List.

From discovery to real-world impact, Lassonde research is shaping the future: https://bit.ly/4um7DSq

Toronto’s streets can be challenging to navigate, but for pedestrians, cyclists, and people with disabilities, the obstacles go far beyond traffic.

Our researchers are developing automated, sustainable traffic systems to improve how cities manage and optimize mobility across all modes of transportation. This includes Professor James Elder’s work on AI-powered real-time traffic analytics to support better traffic flow, and Professor Gunho Sohn’s digital twin technologies that help test and improve safety and accessibility before systems are deployed.

Read the full feature in York's Ascend Magazine: https://bit.ly/4aAQu0h

Moving safely through traffic chaos - Ascend Magazine Toronto's traffic has been called the worst in North America, worse even than New York City and Los Angeles. As a pedestrian or cyclist, it is a tricky, sometimes deadly, maze to navigate. For someone with a disability, perhaps in a wheelchair, the challenges are compounded. Even robots have a tough...