Faculty of Computer Science

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Dr. Rita Orji wins Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship, NSERC's most prestigious prize for early‑career researchers

Powered by an NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship, Dr. Rita Orji will expand the horizons of her groundbreaking work that uses personalized digital interventions designed with AI to improve people's health and wellness.

Grad profile: A master adapter

After years of delays, changes in plan, and a global pandemic, Dave Chuck is graduating with a Bachelor of Computer Science and a full-time job.

Dal researchers receive federal grant to launch new cybersecurity training program

Dr. Srini Sampalli leads a team that will train nearly 200 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students to address new vulnerabilities impacting emerging technologies.

Dal prof changing the way we think about accessibility in the classroom

Dal Computer Science instructor Gabriella Mosquera, this year's winner of the Award for Excellence in Online/Blended Course Development, says empathy is always top of mind for her when designing courses.

This Dal researcher wants to ensure AI doesn’t ruin the environment

Artificial intelligence tools are power hungry, generating huge emissions through electricity consumption. Computer Science's Dr. Tushar Sharma is striving to clean them up.

Teaching and Learning

We're committed to promoting excellence in teaching in every stage of academics. We have flexible and multi-disciplinary computer science undergraduate and graduate program options that allow students to combine their studies in unique ways that meet their academic and personal interests, as well as future career goals.

Faculty and Research

Our award-winning professors work in five major areas of research, cutting across many industries and encompassing nearly all human endeavors. We are also home to two high-profile initiatives - Institute for Big Data Analytics and DeepSense - as well as our own innovation playground, ShiftKey Labs.

Our recent news and stories

Calling all gamers: develop your own video game at Global Game Jam 2025

The three-day game-development event is happening this weekend in Dal’s Faculty of Computer Science and all are welcome

Computer Science student’s startup promises to make driving safer

Acciceptron is the brainchild of third-year student Sai Narayan Karthikeya Redrowtu, who conceptualized an AI-driven platform for vehicles that blends human and machine intelligence to reduce motor-vehicle accidents.

Future alumni: Seif Elbayomi

Moving from Cairo, Egypt, to Halifax to study in Dalhousie’s Faculty of Computer Science was a big adjustment for Seif Elbayomi (BCS’24). He's now a graduate with plans—and a job offer—to stay.

Computer Science alum says mentorship is a powerful tool

Darshana Upadhyay (PhD’23) is a research scientist at TeleAI Corporation and adjunct professor in Dal’s Faculty of Computer Science. She credits her mentors for inspiring her to chase her professional dreams — and become a mentor herself.

Protecting our health, oceans, and future: Dal innovators celebrated at 22nd annual Discovery Awards

Dust explosions, how pathogens jump from animals to humans and cancer patient empowerment programs are just some of the innovative research advances recognized at the 22nd annual Discovery Awards.

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