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

210

Current and Former Research Chairs

14

Research Labs and Facilities

40+

Labs and Facilities

Centres and Institutes

Research Chairs

Our Research

Learn more about our latest research innovations and achievements

September 24, 2023

Driving Innovation in Traffic Optimization

Rimple Sandhu is a research scientist in computational science at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Boulder, Colorado. In heavy traffic, there can be thousands of vehicles, and even... More

September 6, 2023

Information Technology PhD Student Hannah Johnston Wins Prestigious 2023 Vanier Scholarship

Carleton University PhD students Hannah Johnston (Information Technology) and Evan Wicklund (Sociology) are the recipients of a prestigious 2023 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Valued at $50,000 per year for three... More

August 31, 2023

Professors Ravi Prakash and Fateme Rajabiyazdi Awarded Canada Foundation for Innovation JELF Funding

Professors Ravi Prakash of the Department of Electronics and Fateme Rajabiyazdi of the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering are among 13 Carleton researchers who have been awarded a combined... More

August 29, 2023

Professors Leila Mostaço-Guidolin and Jennifer Drake Announced as Canada Research Chairs

Three Carleton University researchers Cati Coe, Leila Mostaço-Guidolin and Jennifer Drake have been announced as Canada Research Chairs (CRC). Their ground-breaking research will advance flood infrastructure, fibrosis treatment and services... More

Our Experts

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

Thomas Kunz

Professor, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering

Thomas Kunz

Ali Arya

Associate Professor, School of Information Technology

Ali Arya

Paul H. Simms

Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Paul H. Simms

Jurek Sasiadek

Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Jurek Sasiadek

Abu Syed Kabir

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Abu Syed Kabir

Inderbir Singh Riar

Associate Professor, Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism

Inderbir Singh Riar

Tim Haats

Assistant Professor, School of Industrial Design

Tim Haats

Elena Zabolotnii

Assistant Professor in Civil & Geotechnical Engineering

Elena Zabolotnii

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Lecture Series

Our researchers are proud to engaged the community in discussions of timely and innovative ideas in engineering, design and technology. You can view a selection of our previous talks below.