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The Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning research cluster tackles important problems and develops real-life applications, harnessing technologies to extract insights and use data in a more effective way - supporting decision making across organizations and sectors – in a way made possible through dramatic advances in computing, digital storage, networking and sensor technologies.
With expertise in sectors including oceans, defense, aerospace and healthcare, areas of research focus include:
Researchers in Big Data, AI and Machine Learning work with national and international partners, with recent projects involving JASCO, ExactEarth, Irving Shipbuilding, Thales, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Stelia, Department of Surgery and the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care.
The research cluster is home the Institute for Big Data Analytics, an international hub for excellence in big data research.
Aside from innovative research and partnerships, the Big Data and Machine Learning research cluster focuses on curriculum development, and showcasing the advances taking place at Dalhousie and beyond through a series of research seminars.
Dalhousie’s Faculty of Computer Science is the premier academic research institution in Information Technology in Atlantic Canada. Since our founding in 1997, our faculty have been working in major areas of computer science research, cutting across many industries and encompassing nearly all human endeavors. From oceans to healthcare, information communications technology to aerospace, our students and professors are making an impact.
Dalhousie University belongs to the prestigious U15 group of Canadian Universities that focus on education, research, and innovation.
We offer two research-focused degree programs, an interdisciplinary program, as well as an applied program offering three degree stream options
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ranked in QS World University Rankings 2024
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Computer science permeates nearly all human endeavours, from business and science to entertainment and medicine. You’ll work alongside award-winning professors whose expertise is extensive and varied in several areas.
Dalhousie University
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Canada