At 91泡芙, we believe in research for real impact. We're driving bold, positive impact by leveraging our excellence in AI, quantum computing and more to engage in pressing global challenges and advance an inclusive and sustainable future.
Meet the people behind the work and learn how we're building a better world, one innovative breakthrough at a time.
Other priorities:
#1
University in Canada
for Innovation
World University Rankings for Innovation, 2025
Top 5
university in
Canada for AI
AIRankings, 2025
100+
researchers focused
on AI solutions
Research for real impact
Martin Ester, SFU professor in computing science, is one of the researchers behind CGFlow.
Woo Soo Kim is developing AI-driven sensors to help determine exactly how much water plants need鈥攅nsuring that crops can be grown sustainably in greenhouses, all year round.
Angelica Lim leads the Rosie Lab, developing smart AI software and algorithms to help build .
Fiona Brinkman is an award-winning researcher who uses SFU's Cedar Supercomputing Centre to develop and maintain databases that assist with monitoring population health and infectious disease waves.
AI at SFU
Real-world impact, powered by excellence.
Research partnerships
SFU partners with industry, government and communities to help build a more inclusive and sustainable future for all. Learn how you can access cutting-edge infrastructure, consult an expert or empower your workforce through our research partnerships.
Training and upskilling
SFU's Digital Innovation and Leadership (DIAL) initiative is developing leaders for the AI-driven digital economy. This partner consortium aims to empower individuals in their career journeys and provide organizations with the transformative knowledge required to flourish in the evolving digital landscape.