Real Time and Distributed Systems Research Centre (RADS)

About RADS

The Real Time and Distributed Systems (RADS) is a Carleton University Research Centre (CURC). Internationally known for its world class research, RADS performs individual and collaborative research (both fundamental and industry-focused) in multiple disciplines of real time and distributed systems: software engineering, system performance, modeling and simulation, system optimization, resource management, system security, artificial intelligence and machine learning as well as mobile and wireless systems. In addition to research and HQP training in these areas RADS’ focus includes inter-disciplinary research in areas e.g. Civil/Mechanical Engineering and Cognitive Science.

Mission Statement

1. To perform both fundamental and applied research in multiple ICT disciplines including system performance, software engineering, modeling and simulation, system optimization, resource management, system security, artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as mobile and wireless systems
2. To engage in training of highly qualified personnel (HQP) including graduate and undergraduate students, as well as post-doctoral fellows and research associates.