UnERD 2026: Tuesday, August 25, 2026!
Mark your calendars – UnERD 2026 is taking place on Tuesday, August 25! Planning is underway, and more details will be shared over the summer months. Check back on our website and email us with any questions in the meantime.
What is UnERD?
The University of Toronto’s Undergraduate Engineering Research Day (UnERD) is an annual conference where undergraduate engineering students gather to present their research to a broad audience of fellow students, faculty, and industry professionals. UnERD aims to promote collaboration and networking, as well as the exchange of innovative solutions across a wide breadth of global challenges.
This year, UnERD will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship. All students, professors, and researchers are welcome to attend!
Stay Connected
- Email: unerd@engineering.utoronto.ca
- Instagram: @unerd_uoft
- LinkTree: U of T Undergraduate Engineering Research Day
Pre-UnERD Events
UnERD Online Info Session and Q&A
Join our online information session to learn all about Undergraduate Engineering Research Day (UnERD). We will walk you through event details, participation guidelines and key arrangements. Feel free to ask questions during the dedicated Q&A segment to clear up any confusion and get fully prepared for UnERD. Stay tuned for time & location.
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
UnERD Abstract Office Hour and Q&A
This office hour focuses on abstract writing for UnERD. Our team will offer guidance on drafting, polishing and standardizing your research abstracts. A live Q&A session will follow, where you can raise questions about content structure, requirements and related rules to perfect your abstract. Stay tuned for time & location.
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
UnERD 2025 Recap
UnERD 2025 Conference Booklet
UnERD 2025 Photos
UnERD 2025 Award Winners
- Best Poster - Computer/Data Science & Mathematics: Ella Filipetti
- Best Poster - Computer/Data Science & Mathematics: Grace Lin
- Runner-Up Podium - Computer/Data Science & Mathematics: Lynn Tao
- Best Podium - Computer/Data Science & Mathematics: Jia Qi Huang
- Runner-Up Poster - Biomedical Engineering: Selena Liu
- Best Poster - Biomedical Engineering: Emma Lindsay
- Runner-Up Podium - Biomedical Engineering: Ellie Monroe
- Best Podium- Biomedical Engineering: Oscar Low
- Runner-Up Poster - Environmental and Sustainability: Christina Simpson
- Best Poster - Environmental and Sustainability: Andrew Lee
- Runner-Up Podium - Environmental and Sustainability: Ameya Shukla
- Best Podium - Environmental and Sustainability: Jerry Zhang
- Runner-Up Poster - Chemical Engineering and Material Science: Bhedesh Persaud
- Best Poster - Chemical Engineering and Material Science: William Rocheleau
- Best Podium - Chemical Engineering and Material Science: Jessica Fu
- Best Podium - Chemical Engineering and Material Science: Aarya Shah
- Best Podium - Chemical Engineering and Material Science: Sara Parvaresh Rizi
- Runner-Up Poster - Aerospace/Robotics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/ECE: Yozhou Liang
- Runner-Up Poster - Aerospace/Robotics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/ECE: Leah Zalea Ohren
- Best Poster - Aerospace/Robotics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/ECE: Alexander Bogdanoski
- Runner-Up Podium - Aerospace/Robotics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/ECE: Eshan Sankar
- Best Podium - Aerospace/Robotics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/ECE: Yunhan Bao
- Runner-Up Poster - Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice: Jinning Liu
- Best Poster - Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice + Best Overall Researcher: Heeya Patel
- Best Podium - Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice: Aiqi Zhang
- Runner-Up Podium - Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice: Sambea Cochrane
- Runner-Up Podium - Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice: Dalia Mahidashti
- Best Abstract Overall: Junseo Kim
- People's Choice - Best Podium Overall: Nicole Dudar
- People's Choice - Best Podium Overall: Joan Anish
- People's Choice - Best Poster Overall: Anushka Singh
- People's Choice - Best Poster Overall: Mirabel Luan
Poster Printing Locations
For participants who are doing a poster presentation, the following are a few suggested locations to print your materials:
- U of T Physics Department
- Staples
- The Printing House
Frequently Asked Questions
Find a list of frequently asked questions for UnERD participants and guests! They cover everything you need to know about preparing for UnERD, submitting your abstract, and what to expect on the day of the event.
Meet the 2026 Organizers
Ameya Shukla
Co-Chair
Sara Parvaresh Rizi
Co-Chair
Daphne (Keyu) Zhu
Communications & Website Director
Chloe Yu
Finance & Scholarship Director
Parth Bhasin
Finance & Scholarship Director
Keting Trinh
Judging & Awards Director
Rocklen Jeong
Judging & Awards Director
Ashreya Mohan
Logistics Director
Aylin Beheshtiroui
Logistics Director
Perry Xu
Logistics Director
Riya Prajapati
Marketing & Promotion Director
Jim Xu
Programming Director
Lia Campbell
Programming Director
