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Research in the Systems cluster takes an interdisciplinary approach in using technology advances to explore the real-world problems, and sometimes threats, faced by organizations and individuals in the ever-evolving technological landscape. Through analyzing the data and behaviours of both machine and humans, researchers develop solutions to improve the usability and security of systems and networks.
Researchers within the cluster have received national and international recognition for work in key areas including:
Faculty and students within the cluster’s research labs are currently working on innovative ideas ranging from controlling devices through brain power and developing artificial arms races for cyber security to evolutionary computation for autonomous game agents.
A range of our courses benefit from the expertise within the Systems cluster. Visiting researchers to the cluster can also often contribute to our research seminar series.
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