Research and Innovation in CEPS
Discover why we are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities
Our commitment to Improve Life at the University of Guelph produces unique and interdisciplinary research spanning traditional and applied themes in chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics and statistics, and physics research.
We want to be leaders in scientific discovery and engineering innovation, as well as technological advancements, through the lens of helping society and our world. Graduate and undergraduate students are critical to our research projects, and we have many opportunities for you to gain hands-on research experience during your studies.
Discover Our Research
Research Areas
CEPS researchers work across disciplines to solve the complex challenges in traditional sciences, environment, health, artificial intelligence, cyber security and more.
Research Chairs
CEPS research chairs are faculty who have been globally recognized for their service and impact of their research programs by the University, government tri-agency funding bodies, and/or industry leading organizations.
Institutes and Centres
Research centres and institutes are created to spearhead interdisciplinary research and knowledge extension activities. The diversity of CEPS research and its application to broad global issues positions us as leaders in STEM research.
CEPS Research Highlights
Dive into the exciting, complex world of our College’s research by reading our succinct research highlights. These 400-600 word stories about recent research in CEPS are written by master’s and PhD students in our college and capture some of the cutting-edge outputs from our research efforts. Note that these are just a few of the many research projects happening within our disciplines.
Graduate Student Research
Students in CEPS graduate programs have the unique opportunity to work alongside global leaders spanning chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics and statistics, and physics to advance their research skills and impact their chosen discipline. Discover current research opportunities available with our faculty.