Artificial Intelligence Research
At the University of Guelph, artificial intelligence (AI) drives discovery across disciplines. Researchers are advancing AI technologies to solve complex problems and create positive societal impact, both locally and globally.
Themes
AI research at the University spans disciplines and applications, driving innovation, sustainability and societal impact. From foundational machine learning to applied AI in health, environment and industry, these key areas reflect a commitment to advancing technology that improves lives, informs policy and strengthens communities.
Core AI and Machine Learning Research
Advancing machine learning, deep learning and data science to create foundational methods that power breakthroughs across diverse applications, from predictive models to intelligent systems.
Engineering and Computing Systems
Applying AI to robotics, smart systems and software design to drive innovation in automation, adaptive computing and intelligent infrastructure for modern challenges.
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Enhancing digital resilience with AI-driven threat detection, prevention and response, creating more secure systems to safeguard data, privacy and critical infrastructures worldwide.
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Harnessing AI to monitor ecosystems, model climate change and inform decisions that advance environmental protection, resource management and global sustainability efforts.
Health and One Health Research
Integrating AI into diagnostics, disease modeling and system optimization to improve human, animal and environmental health within a One Health framework.
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Designing user-centered technologies with AI that adapt to human needs and behaviors, creating intuitive tools that improve accessibility, interaction and experience.
Bioinformatics and Life Science
Applying AI to analyze genomic, proteomic and biomedical data, supporting advances in personalized medicine, biotechnology and fundamental life sciences research.
Ethics, Philosophy, and Psychology
Exploring ethical, cognitive and philosophical dimensions of AI to ensure responsible innovation that reflects human values, fairness and societal impacts.
Business, Economics, and Finance
Using AI for market analysis, economic forecasting and decision-making tools that enhance efficiency, innovation and adaptability in rapidly evolving global markets.
Language, Literature and Communication
Studying how AI interprets, generates and interacts with language, culture and meaning to expand communication, storytelling and knowledge-sharing possibilities.
Food and Agriculture
Driving innovation in agri-food through AI, from precision farming and sustainable food systems to efficient supply chain optimization for global impact.
AI Institutes at U of G
U of G is home to leading researchers advancing artificial intelligence across diverse fields. Our three hubs – CARE-AI, AI4Food and AI4Casting – push the boundaries of ethical AI, food systems innovation and public health forecasting.
CARE-AI
The Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) unites experts from all seven colleges to ensure AI is developed and applied responsibly. CARE-AI researchers tackle ethics, bias, policy and governance while partnering with industry and government to promote transparent, accountable AI.
AI4Food
AI4Food builds on U of G’s agricultural strength to transform the agri-food sector through AI. By connecting farmers, industry partners, policymakers and international leaders, it drives innovation that boosts resilience, safety and sustainability while ensuring fairness and trust in food systems.
AI4Casting
AI4Casting develops advanced forecasting models to strengthen public health planning and pandemic preparedness. From influenza to COVID-19, the Hub works with Public Health Ontario, the CDC and others to predict and reduce disease spread, integrating data with human behavior insights to guide policy.
AI Articles
U of G Researcher Advances AI-Powered Soybean Breeding
Date: August 29, 2025
Researcher: Milad Eskandari
U of G Researcher Uses AI Robots to Fight Crop Disease
Date: August 21, 2025
Researcher: Gurjit Randhawa
Weeding Out Inefficiency: U of G Engineer Developing Robotics for Lima Bean Farmers
Date: September 8, 2025
Researcher: Medhat Moussa
