The College of Engineering's research priorities are strongly aligned with the university's research priorities and its strategic plan. The college's research priorities include:

  • Mining Research
  • Renewable energy applications
  • Sustainable development
  • Energy efficiency
  • Traffic management systems
  • Smart cities
  • Remote sensing applications
  • Wireless communications

 

The college is also home to a number of research centres and units, which provide a platform for interdisciplinary research and collaboration.