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
Our Research Stories
Learn more about our latest research innovations and achievements.
Carleton’s Collaborative Robots Represent the Future of Construction
The construction industry is notoriously resistant to change. Projects can be extremely complex, with architects, engineers, builders and subcontractors guided…
Announcing Carleton’s 2025 CU-CUASA Special Fund for EDI Research and Pedagogical Innovation Recipients
Join us in congratulating the recipients of the CU-CUASA Special Fund for EDI Research and Pedagogical Innovation. The CU-CUASA Special…
New Canada Foundation for Innovation Funding Supports Five Carleton University Researchers
Five Carleton University researchers have received new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). The projects include fighting plastic…
Carleton University Celebrates Four New Canada Research Chair Appointments
Four Carleton University researchers have been appointed to newly created Canada Research Chair (CRC) positions, driving forward innovative research that…
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
Gauthier, Robert
- Associate Professor, Department of Electronics
Rajan, Sreeraman
- Canada Research Chair in Sensor Systems (Tier II) / Professor, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering
Shi, Wei
- Professor, School of Information Technology
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