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Research in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering

The electrical, computer and software engineering sectors have a vital role in the Canadian economy. Innovative research is being conducted to address various technological challenges such as providing more capable telecommunications networks (wireless and the Internet), intelligent control systems (with higher speed, better precision and lower cost) and power smart grids. Software systems engineering research is performed on computer programs and their integration into computer systems, as well as a range of applications.

Software systems engineering is the core component of the growing software sector and is increasingly important in many industries, including telecommunications, power generation, biomedical and manufacturing systems.

Areas of Research Expertise

At Ontario Tech University, the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering has dedicated research labs and facilities that are conducting cutting-edge research in areas such as; power systems and smart grid engineering, biomedical engineering, health informatics, and telehealth, haptics, and virtual reality, and much more.

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