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Research

Developing Real-world Solutions through Cutting-edge Innovation

The Faculty of Engineering and Design at Carleton University is recognized as one of Canada’s top research institutions in engineering, architecture, industrial design and information technology. Our researchers are working to solve the real-world problems of today and tomorrow, developing solutions and technologies that anticipate the ever-evolving needs of society.


Our Research at a Glance

$90 Million

Active Research Funding

200+

Active Industry Collaborations

195

Research Faculty

17

Current and Former Research Chairs

40+

Research Labs and Facilities


Researchers in Action

From emissions monitoring and clean energy to tissue engineering and safer neonatal transport, Carleton experts are developing real-world solutions for a rapidly evolving future — in close collaboration with industry, government, and community partners.

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Clean Water Innovation

New approaches to global water sustainability challenges.

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Safer Neonatal Transport

Designing systems that protect newborns during transfer.

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Tissue Imaging & Bioprinting

Pushing boundaries in medical imaging and regenerative health.

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Next-Gen Energy Systems

Exploring sustainable fuels and power generation.


Stories

Learn more about our latest research innovations and achievements.

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Canada Research Chair Awarded Funding to Advance Low-Carbon Technologies

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The Future is Quantum

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Carleton’s First UNESCO Chair Puts People and Communities at the Centre of Heritage Conservation

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Carleton Researchers Among World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scholars


Our Experts

Carleton is home to many of Canada’s top researchers in engineering, architecture, industrial design, and information technology.

Labiche, Yvan

  • Chair and Professor, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering

Rajan, Sreeraman

  • Canada Research Chair in Sensor Systems (Tier II) / Professor, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering

Shi, Wei

  • Professor, School of Information Technology
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Yanikomeroglu, Halim

  • Chancellor’s Professor, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering

Achar, Ram

  • Professor, Department of Electronics

Amaya, Rony E.

  • Associate Professor, Department of Electronics

Atia, Mohamed

  • Associate Professor, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering

Chaoui, Hicham

  • Professor, Department of Electronics