Research | Faculty of Engineering and Design

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.

Active Research Funding

$90 Million

Active Industry Collaborations

200+

Research Faculty

195

Current and Former Research Chairs

17

Research Labs and Facilities

40+

Labs and Facilities

Centres and Institutes

Research Chairs

Our Research

Learn more about our latest research innovations and achievements

November 14, 2024

Prof. Hubert Jean-Ruel Named New Canada Research Chair in Advanced Photonic Sensing Components and Systems

Hubert Jean-Ruel is the new Canada Research Chair in Advanced Photonic Sensing Components and Systems at Carleton University. The Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) recognition is awarded by the Government of... More

November 7, 2024

Opening the Circle: How Indigenous Pedagogies are being Hardwired into the Department of Electronics

November 5, 2024

Carleton University Receives National Cybersecurity Consortium Funding to Improve Children’s Online Safety

The National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) has announced Carleton University has been selected along with a slate of successful project proposals as part of its second annual Call for Proposals. Carleton’s Masoud Barati, School of Information... More

October 23, 2024

Carleton Researchers Advocate Smart Tech for Greener Office Buildings in Scientific American

Carleton researchers Liam O'Brien and Farzam Sepanta recently published an opinion piece in Scientific American discussing the potential of smart technology to significantly reduce the environmental footprint of office buildings.