Research
Ontario Tech’s research strategy delivers No. 1 national ranking for the third year in a row
December 04, 2025
For the third year in a row, Ontario Tech has been named No. 1 Research University of the Year among Canada’s undergraduate universities by Research Infosource, Canada’s leading source of research intelligence for business and higher education.
Major investment in cyber resilience supports Ontario Tech’s vision for a safer digital future
November 21, 2025
Ontario Tech University has received a transformative philanthropic gift to advance cybersecurity research and education, supporting efforts that benefit both businesses and the broader community. The donation, from a longtime Ontario Tech supporter and resident of Durham Region, brings their total lifetime contributions to the university to more than $1 million.
From aspiring dentist to virtual reality ergonomics researcher: How Dr. Nick La Delfa is helping GM design safer, more productive work
October 30, 2025
When Dr. Nick La Delfa talks about ergonomics, his excitement often turns to the possibilities of virtual reality (VR). Dr. La Delfa is advancing the use of VR to make workplaces safer, long before injuries happen.
Ontario Tech University answers the call to ensure AI serves humankind and the planet
October 29, 2025
Ontario Tech University is advancing initiatives that will establish the university, and Canada, as a global leader in ethically designed and executed AI. Through the launch of its School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, the university is setting the benchmark for human-centred innovation that’s anchored in values and guided by conscience.
New research institute asserts Ontario Tech’s international leadership in responsible AI innovation
October 17, 2025
Ontario Tech University announces the launch of the Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (MAIRI), a new, interdisciplinary hub that positions Canada at the forefront of ethical, people-first artificial intelligence (AI). MAIRI and the people leading it share a clear vision: a thoughtful, intentional and inclusive approach to AI research and innovation that supports humanity and global flourishing.
Ontario Tech launches Canada’s first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence
October 14, 2025
Ontario Tech University has launched Canada's first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence (SEAI), focusing on AI governance and the responsible development of technology.
Ontario Tech advancing diversity in Engineering with new Black and Indigenous PhD fellowship
September 16, 2025
Ontario Tech University is taking a major step toward greater representation in engineering.
What are small modular reactors, and how are they shaping Canada’s low-carbon future?
September 12, 2025
Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, explains why SMRs matter, what they mean for communities like Durham Region, and how Ontario Tech is helping lead SMR development in Canada.
From students to innovators: How Ontario Tech is shaping Canada’s automotive future
September 04, 2025
Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, provides his thoughts on how engineers lead the charge in creating smarter, greener vehicles.
Your devices are chatting. Are you in on the conversation?
August 19, 2025
Dr. Khalid Elgazzar, Canada Research Chair in the Internet of Things (IoT) at Ontario Tech University, explores how sensor-equipped objects and wireless technology are shaping smart services in health care, transportation, industrial automation and public safety
Learning by looking: Ontario Tech researcher’s app design turns everyday objects into vocabulary tools
August 06, 2025
A researcher at Ontario Tech University has developed an educational online tool that uses advanced technology to make the learning journey fast, effective, and even fun. Dr. Mariana Shimabukuro is the creator of LangEye, a tool that helps people learn new words in a foreign language by connecting them with real-life objects.
Can we trust generative AI to know and tell us when it doesn’t know the answer?
June 17, 2025
As more and more people, and organizations, turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for ideas and answers, a leading Ontario Tech University global expert in trustworthy AI is raising a caution flag for those who assume the information AI provides is always reliable and accurate.
A historic year of giving: Tech with a Conscience donors propel Ontario Tech to new philanthropic heights
April 29, 2025
Ontario Tech University proudly celebrates an important milestone: a record-breaking fiscal year for new investment in the advancement of ethical technology, student success and groundbreaking research.
Rinaldi Family’s gift powers Ontario Tech’s new AI and Rehabilitation Research Chair
April 16, 2025
Ontario Tech University proudly announces the establishment of the Rinaldi Research Chair in AI and Rehabilitation within the Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Ontario Tech researchers receive funding from Natural Resources Canada to study nuclear fuel safety and sustainability
April 15, 2025
Ontario Tech University through the Centre for Small Modular Reactors and the Brilliant Energy Institute will play a key role in ensuring Canada’s future nuclear power generation is safe, reliable and sustainable through its participation in a multi-year research study focused on analyzing fuel used in Small Modular Reactors (SMR).
Ontario Tech University exploring the role of nuclear ‘nano reactors’ to widen access to a cleaner and less expensive energy source
April 14, 2025
As Canada moves toward the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the demand for energy continues to grow rapidly, driven by population increases, technological advancements and expanding industries. In response, energy researchers at Ontario Tech University are exploring innovative ways to make access to nuclear energy simpler, smaller and more affordable, and enable more communities across Canada to participate in the nation’s clean-energy future.
Project Arrow 2.0: Ontario Tech University’s next bold step into the future of transportation
March 31, 2025
Designated the lead academic institution in Project Arrow’s initial development from 2021 to 2024, Ontario Tech will continue to drive innovation in the next phase as the official research and build partner for Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.
Salma Bafagih to represent Ontario Tech University at provincial Three Minute Thesis competition
March 26, 2025
Salma Bafagih, a Master of Health Sciences in Community, Public, and Population Health degree candidate in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc), has set her sights on understanding Canadians’ food literacy in hopes to help them choose healthier options.
Navigating the digital frontier: Can AI-programmed empathy ever truly match real human empathy?
February 26, 2025
In today’s fast-paced technological world, innovations constantly emerge and evolve, often leaving previous versions quickly obsolete. With advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation reshaping societal norms, Ontario Tech University’s Digital Life Institute offers a critical perspective of these changes.
Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic unite to power the future of the nuclear energy workforce
February 20, 2025
As Canada expands its energy infrastructure, the demand for a highly skilled nuclear workforce to power the clean energy transition is greater than ever. Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic have joined forces to meet this challenge, combining their unique strengths to prepare the next generation of talent across Ontario, Canada, and the world.
‘HERO Glove’ research at Ontario Tech has a hand in improving patients’ lives
February 04, 2025
Dr. Yurkewich, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, invented the Hand Extension Robot Orthosis (HERO) Glove, a battery-powered robotic device whose artificial ‘tendons’ assist patients with tactile control and movement.
Ontario Tech’s ACE pushing Canada’s high-performance athletes to the next level
January 31, 2025
On January 25, Canadian skiers James Crawford and Cameron Alexander made history at the challenging Streif downhill race in Kitzbuhel, Austria, with Crawford winning gold, and teammate Cameron Alexander securing bronze. What many don’t know is that Ontario Tech University’s ACE Core Research and Development facility played a pivotal pre-season role in their success.
Reflections of 2024: Celebrating success, innovation and community at Ontario Tech University
December 19, 2024
Ontario Tech University celebrates another successful year as it continues to shine brightly as a highly sought-after post-secondary education institution for learning, teaching and working.