Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science

Research and Innovation Office (RiO)

The Research and Innovation Office (RiO) builds research capacity. Launched in 2009, RiO assists researchers in every stage of their careers to help expedite our Faculty’s research growth.

For the individual investigator, RiO’s services mean more time to devote to research. Investigators rely on research account support officers to balance research accounts and expense reports, co-ordinate and manage purchase orders and expense requisitions, and facilitate hiring and payroll for research personnel.

In addition, RiO co-ordinates initiatives to help FEAS researchers build connections with industry and granting agencies in each of the Faculty’s strategic research areas.

Dean's Research Fund

RiO offers competitive research grants up to $10,000 through two types of awards, the DRF-booster and the DRF-connector. Up to 10 grants are available annually in each category. More

Read our reports

To realize our vision, RiO has identified thrust areas for research and research training for each of our six departments. For details, please refer to the 2008-2013 Faculty SRC Strategic Plan.

To learn further about RiO's recent pre-grant activities in each of these research thrust areas, you are invited to read Building Research Partnerships: A Report on RiO Initiatives.

For an overview of the work of our researchers and students, from the vagaries of the stock market to the challenges of building green, please browse our Faculty's annual reports, Knowledge Made Tangible and Synergy.

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October 2013
				It’s already October, and the academic year is well underway. As we head into the colder months, activities in the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science are heating up. Read more
June 2013
				I would like to take this opportunity to thank our former dean, Dr. Mohamed Lachemi, for his stellar academic leadership and outstanding contributions to FEAS. I am honoured to have been named interim dean, and will endeavour to keep our Faculty moving forward with great momentum. Read more
March 2013
				It is with heavy heart that I pen my final message as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science. As I reflect back on my time as dean, I am thankful for the opportunity to meet and work with all of you – the amazingly dedicated faculty, staff and students that make up this great community we call FEAS. Read more
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