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A collaborative research initiative is transforming how automotive systems are tested, verified, and validated—bringing academia and industry together to shape the future of mobility.

With the rise of AI, a career in computing today looks different from what it did in the days of vacuum tube computers — but the excitement and appeal of new technology are the same. Alumnus John McEntyre reflects on his journey and the potential AI brings for engineers entering the field.

Guided by their passion and innovative spirit, two young people are starting their studies at uOttawa, determined to become driving forces for change.

In a world where cars can drive themselves, traffic lights communicate with central servers and road conditions are monitored in real time, what happens when a cyberattack, hardware failure or sensor malfunction threatens the system? Professor Mohammad Pirani of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa is working to answer that question.

Affective computing is a growing field focused on making machines more emotionally intelligent. Karim Alghoul, a machine learning researcher, is working towards technology that can better recognize and respond to human emotions. This work has promising applications in health care and mental wellness.

Batteries running for decades without recharging: Dream or near-future reality?

Computer science, software engineering, or computer engineering? Here’s how to choose the right tech-related university program and why uOttawa is the place to do it.

PhD student Shayan Saeidi is developing a compact, affordable biosensor that could improve how we detect health conditions in fluid samples.

Professor Shiva Nejati, a software engineering researcher at the University of Ottawa, is collaborating with industry leaders like BlackBerry to make complex software systems more reliable.

Master’s student Bahar Emami Afshar is helping make online transactions safer. Her algorithm quickly labels data and helps prevent illegal activities, from credit card fraud to identity theft.