Research Areas
Nanoscale Transport Phenomena
Atomistic simulation techniques and hierarchical modelling methodologies for thermal engineering of nanostructured materials, with applications in metal-ion batteries
Electric Vehicle Batteries and Chargers
Multiscale hierarchical modelling, design, optimization and prototyping of thermal management systems of batteries, chargers and electric vehicles
Bioengineering and Biomedical Devices
Engineering technologies and modelling methodologies to advance the fields of tissue engineering, biomedical devices, and cardiovascular biomechanics
Energy Systems
Soil and Water Pollution
Modelling & optimization for efficiency and environmental impact of complex energy systems; Geo-physical/chemical & machine learning to characterize inequitable exposures to soil and water pollution
Step into the future with our newly established state-of-the-art Thermal Management Systems (TMS) Laboratory
Experience cutting-edge research with comprehensive numerical and experimental programs, dedicated to advancing thermo-electro-chemical studies in batteries and power electronics
Recent News
NSERC President’s Visit
ATOMS Laboratory and the University of Toronto Electrification Hub are pleased to host the President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Professor Alejandro Adem, for a tour of the Thermal Management Systems Lab and our battery testing facilities. Grateful for NSERC’s generous support for our electric vehicle battery research and training programs.
Capstone Teams
Congratulations to Capstone 2025 teams for successfully showcasing their design projects. Team of Yongzhen, Helen, Leonard and Renee worked on demonstrating a battery module digital twin integrating thermo electrochemical models and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy data while Ajay, Christian, Yixin and Toluwashe worked on FSAE Decoupled Suspension System for their capstone design projects.
Scholarships
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of Prof. Cristina Amon’s students Annalisa Cognigni, Saeede Hasanpoor, Pouyan Vatani, and Jimmy Gan for receiving prestigious scholarships. Annalisa and Saeede have been awarded the Bert Wasmund Graduate Fellowship in Sustainable Energy, Pouyan has received the Barbara and Frank Milligan Graduate Fellowship, and Jimmy has been honored with the Mart Liinve Graduate Scholarship. Congratulations to all on this well-earned recognition!
Unveiling UTFR’s Electric Car
Congratulations to UTFR – University of Toronto Formula Racing for unveiling their 2025 electric racing car (UT25). ATOMS Laboratory is very proud of the achievements of Alex Wang, Manav Shroff and the whole UTFR Team in transitioning to a higher energy density and lighter battery pack.
Ford Engineering Laboratory (FEL) Visit
Prof. Cristina Amon and ATOMS Lab researchers visited the Ford Engineering Laboratory in Dearborn, USA as part of our ongoing research partnership with Ford Motor Company. We are excited to strength our collaborations and explore their cutting-edge experimental facilities.
Featured in NSERC’s IMPACT
ATOMS Lab’s research and training program on Thermal Management of Electrification Technologies (TherMET) was featured in NSERC’s IMPACT, Issue No. 2: A Look at the People, Research, and Innovations Powering Canada’s EV Future. https://n2.nserc-impact.ca/
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