About – Kherani Group

A university-wide hub for education, research and engineering innovation in nuclear science and technology.

AEMS integrates expertise across the University of Toronto to advance multidisciplinary education, research, engineering innovation, and professional learning in nuclear science and technology. Through partnerships with academia, industry, government, and international collaborators, AEMS develops talent, accelerates innovation, and strengthens Canada’s nuclear ecosystem.

Advancing nuclear science and technology through education, research, and engineering innovation

AEMS is a university-wide hub that integrates expertise across the University of Toronto and its partners to advance multidisciplinary education, research, engineering innovation, and professional development in nuclear science and technology. Through collaboration with academia, industry, government, national laboratories, and international partners, AEMS develops talent, accelerates innovation, and strengthens Canada’s nuclear ecosystem in support of the nation’s energy, technology, and sustainability priorities.

Advance the Field Advance nuclear science, engineering, materials, and energy systems through discovery, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Address Society’s Challenges Develop knowledge and technologies that contribute to clean energy, health, environmental stewardship, and resilient infrastructure.

Strengthen Canada’s Leadership Strengthen Canada’s leadership in nuclear science, engineering, and allied technologies by developing talent, advancing innovation, and fostering strategic partnerships.

Create Lasting Impact Promote sustainable prosperity, energy security, and societal well-being through education, research, and engineering innovation.

Education. Research. Engineering Innovation.

Developing talent. Advancing discovery. Engineering impact.

These three pillars define how AEMS advances nuclear science and technology—preparing future leaders, generating new knowledge, and translating research into engineering solutions that benefit society.

Education

Preparing the next generation of engineers, scientists, innovators, and leaders through integrated undergraduate and graduate education, professional development, micro-credentials, outreach, and the AEMS Academy.

Research

Advancing multidisciplinary research across nuclear materials, fission, fusion, small modular reactors, nuclear medicine, radiation science, robotics and artificial intelligence, hydrogen technologies, safety, and space nuclear systems.

Engineering Innovation

Transforming discovery into technologies, systems, standards, and real-world impact through collaboration with industry, government, hospitals, national laboratories, and international partners.

Integrating disciplines to advance nuclear science and technology.

Nuclear science and technology sit at the intersection of engineering, physics, materials science, computing, medicine, and the environmental sciences. AEMS connects expertise across the University of Toronto and beyond to advance multidisciplinary education, research, and engineering innovation in applications spanning energy, health, the environment, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies.