Cynthia Cruickshank

Full Professor (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering); Director (Centre for Advanced Building Envelope Research)

Cynthia Cruickshank is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Director of Carleton’s Centre for Advanced Building Envelope Research (CABER). She is an award-winning educator and researcher recognized for her leadership in experiential, interdisciplinary and inclusive engineering education. 

Cruickshank’s research expertise focuses on advanced building energy systems, including high-performance building envelopes, thermal energy storage, renewable and low-carbon energy technologies, sustainable materials and building decarbonization strategies. Through CABER, she leads collaborative research with industry, government and academic partners to advance sustainable building technologies and support the transition to net-zero buildings and communities. 

In addition to her research, Cruickshank has held leadership roles focused on equity, diversity and inclusion, including serving as the Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the Faculty of Engineering and Design. Her work emphasizes reducing systemic barriers, fostering inclusive teaching practices and supporting equitable student experiences. 

As a member of the Towards Carleton@100 strategic visioning process, Cruickshank brings expertise in experiential education, inclusive pedagogy and strategic leadership, contributing to initiatives that advance accessible, equitable and innovative learning environments.