Research & innovation – Faculty of Engineering
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Research & innovation

At McMaster Engineering, collaboration, discovery and innovation are embedded in our research culture.

Research with impact

McMaster Engineering is one of Canada’s most research-intensive faculties.

This makes us the go-to destination for researchers, students and collaborators to work together across disciplines, sectors and borders to develop knowledge, tackle global issues and advance human understanding.

With expertise and partnerships in a range of disciplines spanning advanced materials and manufacturing, micro-nano technology, smart systems, bio-innovation, connected mobility, clean energy and environmental sustainability, our world-class organizations and strong partnerships with industry and government enable our researchers to push the boundaries of discovery and innovation.

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  • #3

    Graduate student research intensive university in Canada

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  • <100

    ranked among top 100 universities in the world

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  • #33

    in the world for global impact

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McMaster university is home to 35 research chairs and more than 20 research facilities.

Our 182 faculty members work collaboratively across six core strategic research cluster areas.

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Collaborate with McMaster Engineering

Faculty of Engineering’s Research, Innovation and Partnerships Office facilitates access to funding opportunities and explores opportunities for collaboration that enable our faculty and their partners to transform ideas into technologies through discovery, design and commercialization.

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