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Research and innovation

Leaders in research

We’re ranked first in Ontario and second in Canada among smaller research universities. One-third of our research is focused on nuclear engineering, science, and related fields essential to nuclear power advancement.

Our researchers partner with industry, governments and communities to develop nuclear solutions for key technical, environmental and social challenges.

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Brilliant Energy Institute

The Brilliant Energy Institute (BEI) supports research and technology development for a fair transition to net zero. Recognizing nuclear energy’s role in clean energy systems, BEI works with local and global partners to:

  • Develop knowledge and data for effective decarbonization. 
  • Offer communities resources to make informed decisions on energy infrastructure.
  • Facilitate global research collaboration and workforce planning.

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International nuclear expertise

Our expert team includes Canada Research Chairs and chairs affiliated with the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), along with more than 20 nuclear and energy systems specialists.

Nuclear experts

NSERC-UNENE Health Physics and Environmental Safety​

UNENE and CANDU Owners Group Collaborative Projects​

  • Dr. Glenn Harvel: UNENE Research Collaborative Project: Waste management and radionuclide monitoring
  • Dr. Kirk Atkinson: Biodosimetry for retrospective assessment of low dose exposure and feasibility of in-vivo measurement of radiation exposures

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Interdisciplinary research

We collaborate across engineering, digital technology, and social sciences. Our interdisciplinary projects advance clean energy technologies in areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and sustainability.

Key interdisciplinary experts

Canada Research Chairs

  • Dr. Horia Hangan: Canada Research Chair in Adaptive Aerodynamics (Tier 1), Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS)
  • Dr. Sheldon Williamson: Canada Research Chair in Electric Energy Storage Systems for Transportation Electrification (Tier 2), FEAS
  • Dr. Peter Lewis: Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (Tier 2), Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Energy Research Excellence Chairs

  • Dr. Ibrahim Dincer: Global leader in sustainable energy solutions and hydrogen, FEAS
  • Dr. Jennifer McKellar: Cost and Environmental Impacts in Energy Systems​, Graduate Program Director (Energy and Nuclear Engineering Department), FEAS

Other researchers

  • Dr. Isabel Pedersen: Director, Decimal Lab and Director, Digital Life Institute, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
  • Dr. Scott Nokleby: Innovating robotic technology to reduce human exposure to hazardous environments, FEAS
  • Dr. Marc Rosen: Researcher in sustainable energy, sustainability, and environmental impact, FEAS
  • Dr. Atef Mohany​: Expert in aeroacoustics, fluid-structure interaction, flow-induced vibration and noise, turbulent flows, structural dynamics, and noise and vibration control, FEAS