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.

AEMS triangle: Atomic Energy, Materials, and Systems

Understanding the evolving landscape of nuclear science and technology.

Exploring the ideas, technologies, and priorities shaping the future of nuclear energy, medicine, materials, and engineering.

Ontario’s Nuclear Advantage

Ontario’s electricity system is among the cleanest in North America, with nuclear energy providing the majority of the province’s electricity. Continued investment in reactor refurbishment, small modular reactors (SMRs), and next-generation technologies positions Ontario as a global leader in reliable, low-carbon energy.

Medical Isotopes and Health

Canada is a world leader in the production and application of medical isotopes used in diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment. Advances in isotope production, radiopharmaceutical sciences, and biomedical technologies continue to expand the impact of nuclear science on healthcare.

Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce

The continued growth of the nuclear sector depends on highly qualified engineers, scientists, technologists, and innovators. Education institutes play a critical role in developing this talent through education, research, experiential learning, and professional development—an important focus of AEMS UToronto and the AEMS Academy.

Fusion and the Future of Energy

Fusion has evolved from a long-term scientific aspiration to a rapidly advancing engineering discipline. International collaborations, growing industrial investment, and advances in materials, plasma science, and engineering systems are accelerating progress toward practical fusion energy, with Canadian universities contributing across the innovation landscape.