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 Dalhousie.
• 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.

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

Research at Dalhousie University focuses on six Signature Research Clusters:  Sustainable Ocean; Healthy People, Healthy Communities, Healthy Populations; Climate Tech & Clean  Energy; Culture; & Society; Sustainable Food Systems; AI & Digital Innovation.

The Faculty of Engineering is home to several innovative research centres and institutes.  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 six Signature Research Clusters.