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Research in the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visualization and Graphics cluster work to understand how humans use computing technology and to help define the interactive technologies of the future. Connecting computer science with human-centered disciplines including psychology, health, sociology, anthropolgy, art and design, our researchers develop technologies that advance the interfaces between humans and computers - making technology useful, effective and enjoyable.
From healthcare to new media, our research spans a wide range of areas with current projects including smartphone games for underdeserved populations (such as African youths), immersive visualizations for maritime situational awareness, and 3D scene understanding, modelling, and rendering techniques.
With an emphasis on real-world impact, we conduct both fundamental and applied research in areas including:
Research collaboration extends outside of Dalhousie, with past and current projects including work with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Parks Canada, AGNS, Nova Scotia Museums, Capitol Health, Ernst & Young, Ubisoft, Ericsson, ANC, General Dynamics, and colleagues at other Canadian and international research institutions.
The HCI, Visualization and Graphics research cluster includes specialized research labs and a diverse group of innovative faculty who collaborate to advance program curriculum, strengthen research within the Faculty, and to host research seminars by visiting researchers.
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