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.
Clean Water Innovation
New approaches to global water sustainability challenges.
Safer Neonatal Transport
Designing systems that protect newborns during transfer.
Tissue Imaging & Bioprinting
Pushing boundaries in medical imaging and regenerative health.
Next-Gen Energy Systems
Exploring sustainable fuels and power generation.
Stories
Learn more about our latest research innovations and achievements.
NSERC Funds Carleton Researchers Advancing New Environmental Engineering Projects
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is awarding Carleton civil and environmental engineering researchers with new funding for their projects that …
Monitoring Underground Carbon Storage for a Net-Zero Future
As Canada accelerates towards its net-zero climate target, carbon capture and storage (CCS) is emerging as a critical part of the solution. The process captures …
Carleton Researcher Named Canada’s 2026 Frontiers Planet Prize National Champion
Carleton University’s engineering researcher Ahmed Abdulla has been named Canada’s 2026 National Champion by the Frontiers Planet Prize for his research on direct air capture, a technology that removes …
Protecting People from Earthquakes: Carleton Research Will Lead to More Resilient Buildings
Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters on the planet. They typically happen when the tectonic plates that form the Earth’s outer shell, which …
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
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
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