Message from the chair

Welcome to the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Toronto. We are a diverse group of faculty, staff and students dedicated not just to excellence in teaching, learning, and discovery, but to building a supportive and caring community.

Our undergraduate students come from all over, not just to get a great Mechanical or Industrial Engineering education from within the classroom, but to take advantage of myriad opportunities to engage beyond the classroom, to make the most of the years they're here with us. The same goes for our grad students, whether MEng students taking advanced courses, or MASc and PhD students working closely with one or more professors on research. It's amazing what our students accomplish while at the U of T, and what our alumni go on to achieve after graduation.

We are also very proud of our outstanding professors, many of whom have won awards for groundbreaking research, and for excellence in teaching. Finally, MIE is privileged to be supported by a wonderful group of administrative and technical staff.

Whether you're a prospective student looking for a great place to study and learn, or already a member of our community, I urge you to explore our website, to learn more about us.

With warm regards,

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Markus Bussmann
Professor & Chair
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
University of Toronto

Previous Chairs

Department NameChairTitleStart DateEnd Date
Department of Mechanical & Industrial EngineeringMarkus BussmanChair2023Current
Department of Mechanical & Industrial EngineeringGreg A. JamiesonInterim Chair20222023
Department of Mechanical & Industrial EngineeringMarkus BussmanChair20172022
Department of Mechanical & Industrial EngineeringJean ZuChair20092017
Department of Mechanical & Industrial EngineeringAnthony N. SinclairChair20042009
Department of Mechanical & Industrial EngineeringJames S. WallaceChair19982003
Department of Mechanical & Industrial EngineeringIain George CurrieChair19931998
Department of Mechanical EngineeringDerek McCammondChair19911994
Department of Mechanical EngineeringRonald Daniel VenterChair19811991
Department of Mechanical EngineeringDavid Sanborn ScottChair19761981
Department of Mechanical EngineeringWilliam Douglas BainesChair19711976
Department of Mechanical EngineeringGeorge Ross LordHead19561971
Department of Mechanical EngineeringEdgar AllcutHead19441956
Department of Mechanical EngineeringRobert William AngusHead19061944
Department of Industrial EngineeringAndrew JardineChair19861995
Department of Industrial EngineeringStan H. CohenActing Chair19851986
Department of Industrial EngineeringPatrick J. FoleyChair19801985
Department of Industrial EngineeringBen BernholtzHead19681979
Department of Industrial EngineeringArthur PorterHead19611975