Innovating Canada
Dr. Rafik Goubran
Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International), Carleton University
Carleton University’s research partnerships are driving innovation, advancing global initiatives, strengthening communities, and demonstrating real-world impact.
Research partnerships bridge academia, industry, and society to advance innovation. From fast-tracking commercialization of new technologies, to providing hands-on industry experience for students, to discoveries that improve the lives of Canadians, these collaborations play a key role in Canada’s ability to compete in today’s complex global economy.
One of Carleton University’s strategic focuses is research partnerships with industry, government, non-profit, and international networks. “We are proud to be a partner in research initiatives that are driving innovation, strengthening communities, and delivering real-world impact,” says Dr. Rafik Goubran, Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) at Carleton University. “Our researchers are working alongside these partners to advance discoveries in Arctic and northern research, artificial intelligence, advanced communications technologies, and cybersecurity.”
Strengthening northern communities through collaboration
In keeping with its history of working with northern communities, Carleton is engaged in major international collaborations focused on Arctic and northern research. One Carleton researcher is supporting global Arctic observation efforts through funding from Pillar II of Horizon Europe. This work contributes to the larger transdisciplinary Beyond Arctic PASSION project, made up of 34 partners around the world. Another example is Carleton’s recent formal membership in the University of the Arctic (UArctic), a leader in Arctic research and education based in Finland. Carleton’s significant research profile is helping the institution expand the scope and depth of its work. To address the costs and challenges of heating in northern communities, an interdisciplinary group of Carleton researchers is designing and prototyping a solar-driven adsorption thermal energy storage system (SATES).
Driving innovation in artificial intelligence, connectivity, and cybersecurity
Connectivity is still unreliable for many communities outside of Canada’s urban areas. Through a collaboration with the University of Ottawa, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and the Communications Research Centre Canada, Carleton researchers are using AI, mobile edge computing, and digital twin technologies to model and test new network designs.
We are proud to be a partner in research initiatives that are driving innovation, strengthening communities, and delivering real-world impact.
In the area of cybersecurity, Carleton researchers from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) are leading the Canadian Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (3CE) on an initiative to boost Canada’s cybersecurity capacity through interdisciplinary education, research, and training. Through the 3CE, more than 160 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers will receive training, professional development, and experiential learning opportunities across the cybersecurity ecosystem. In addition to these collaborations, new degree programs in cybersecurity and systems security engineering will help prepare Carleton students for the workforce and Canada’s digital future.
Ongoing funding and growth in these critical research areas will ensure Carleton continues to drive innovation and remain a leading-edge research institution.
Visit research.carleton.ca to learn more about Carleton’s latest research developments.
