OTTAWA – Carleton University and Cisco Canada have announced a $1.8-million grant over the next nine years to establish a research chair in sensor technology for the Internet of Things, and appointed Dr. Mohamed Ibnkahla to the position.
Dr. Ibnkahla, who joins Carleton from Kingston ON’s Queen’s University, will be working as a professor in the department of systems and computer engineering. The focus of his research is to develop new, innovative sensor networks and technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT).
The IoT sensor solutions could apply to many areas, including protecting species at risk, patient monitoring, water quality monitoring, intelligent transportation systems, smart homes and buildings, advanced manufacturing and food traceability. They will help companies and industries improve bottom-line value by reducing costs while increasing efficiency and reliability, reads the announcement.
“With this chair, Carleton and Cisco confirm a strong partnership dedicated to bringing the technology of the future to the service of society”, said Carleton University president Roseann O’Reilly Runte, in the announcement. “With the work of Dr. Ibnkahla and his colleagues, we will contribute to Ottawa’s well-deserved reputation as a smart city.”
“Cisco is building collaborative partnerships with universities, governments and organizations across Canada to foster innovation, drive digitization and support economic development”, added Cisco Canada president Bernadette Wightman. “This Research Chair underscores our longstanding relationship with Carleton University and together we recognize the countless opportunities the Internet of Things and sensor-based technologies hold for broadscale innovation in this digital age. We look forward to Dr. Ibnkahla and his team joining our Cisco innovation community.”
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