Research

Faculty of Engineering researchers are building an impactful and collaborative research culture addressing society’s applied problems through creativity and entrepreneurial discovery. Our research priorities from our Strategic plan include:

  • Exploring opportunities to create inter-disciplinary research teams across the Faculty and º£½ÇÉçÇøapp.
  • Building research and industrial partnerships in areas that align with University priorities to impact the world’s critical challenges.
  • Engaging the entrepreneurial and innovation spirit of researchers.

Research Strengths

Our core research strengths are applied in Water, Materials, Energy, the Environment, Oceans and Health.Ìý We have extensive expertise and research capacity for Experimental Research, Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Technology Innovation.

Research at º£½ÇÉçÇøapp University focuses on sixÌýSignature Research Clusters:ÌýÌýSustainable Ocean; Healthy People, Healthy Communities, Healthy Populations; Climate Tech & Clean ÌýEnergy; Culture; & Society; Sustainable Food Systems; AI & Digital Innovation.

Research Hubs

The Faculty of Engineering is home to several innovative research centres and institutes.Ìý Whether you need to perfect a design or create a prototype, one or more of our centres offer are available to supplement your research and development capability.

Located in state-of-the-art labs, these hubs broadly cover research capabilities on all sixÌýSignature Research Clusters.

Research Impact

    Awards and Recognition

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    Discovery awards

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  • Science Champion – Dr. Pemberton Cyrus, Faculty of EngineeringÌý
  • Emerging Professional – Dr. Noreen Kamal, Faculty of EngineeringÌý
  • Dr. Graham Gagnon – Fellow Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • Dr. John Newhook – Fellow Engineers Canada

Institutional Awards and Prizes

Student Involvement

Contact

imageVanberkel,ÌýPeter
Professor & Associate Dean Research
Email:Ìýpeter.vanberkel@dal.ca
Phone:Ìý902-494-4232

Department of Industrial EngineeringÌý,Ìý