Research and Innovation in Engineering
The University of Guelph is renowned for its engineering research.
Research focuses on a range of areas including sustainable energy systems, advanced manufacturing processes, smart systems, ground water source protection, environmental concerns and developing new materials for a variety of industrial and practical applications.
The University of Guelph is also well known for its interdisciplinary research programs, which bring together experts from different fields to tackle complex engineering problems. Starting in the Ontario Agricultural College over a hundred years ago, engineering enjoys a rich history of collaboration across campus and beyond.
Several research centres and institutes advance the field, including the Center for Sustainable Energy, the Morwick G360 Groundwater Institute, the Institute for Computational Engineering, and the Advanced Manufacturing and Design Institute.
Discover Our Research
Advanced Manufacturing, Automation, and Design Innovation
Cutting-edge manufacturing systems, sustainable machining, additive manufacturing, and optimized production processes.
Advanced Materials, Composites, and Microfabrication
Research into new materials, lightweight composites, nanotechnology, microfabrication, and structural durability.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Smart Systems
Development of intelligent algorithms, machine learning models, IoT networks, blockchain systems, and smart grids.
Biomechanics, Medical Devices, and Biosystems Engineering
Human health innovations through biomechanics, medical device design, biosensors, and soft tissue engineering.
Engineering Education, Leadership, and Technological Stewardship
Fostering leadership, design excellence, and sustainable practices in engineering education and professional development.
Environmental Engineering, Pollution Control, and Sustainability
Solutions for air quality, pollution mitigation, urban sustainability, life cycle assessment, and environmental stewardship.
Food, Agriculture, and Bioprocess Engineering
Engineering for food safety, agricultural productivity, bioprocessing, food security, and sustainable agricultural technologies.
Hydrology, Groundwater, and Environmental Flows
Modeling and protecting surface and groundwater systems, flood forecasting, watershed management, and aquatic ecosystem health.
Microelectronics, Sensors, and Communication Systems
Advancements in integrated circuits, microsensors, microelectronics, communication networks, and cybersecurity.
Renewable Energy and Clean Power Technologies
Innovation in renewable energy systems, fuel cells, energy storage, and sustainable power conversion technologies.
Robotics, Mechatronics, and Human-Machine Interaction
Design of robotic, mechatronic, and autonomous systems for healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and environmental applications.
Water and Wastewater Engineering
Research on advanced water and wastewater treatment, reuse systems, membrane technologies, and environmental remediation.
Our Research Centres
Morwick G360
The Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute is a focal point for groundwater research collaborations between Academics, Governments, and Industries around the world.
Robotics Institute
An advanced research lab within the College of Engineering. Research areas include robotic grasping and manipulation, machine and robot vision, robot learning, human-robot interaction, and mechatronics.
CARE-AI
The Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) is the University's interdisciplinary AI hub that uniquely integrates ethics, governance and social responsibility with technical leadership.
Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre
Promotes environmentally sustainable development of rural and unsewered areas through training, demonstration and applied research on nutrient and agricultural-food waste management and rural municipal, wastewater treatment.
Ontario Water Consortium
This interdisciplinary consortium with partners spanning several research institutions and innovative industry partners aims to accelerate water innovations
