Applied Research at Algonquin College connects industry leaders with talented professors and students in greater Ottawa. By collaborating on applied research projects, businesses can tackle everyday challenges and develop innovative products and services that drive success.

We focus on helping Algonquin College to:

  • Enhancing Student Success: We provide innovative solutions that support student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Streamlining Operations: Our expertise helps optimize administrative processes, making it easier for staff and faculty to focus on what matters most—education.
  • Fostering Community Connections: We facilitate partnerships and collaborations that enrich the college’s ties to the community and industry, ensuring that students gain real-world experience.
  • Driving Technological Advancement: We assist in the integration of cutting-edge technologies that prepare students for the demands of a rapidly changing job market.

Applied Research Team

Philip Dawe

Philip Dawe

Director
613-727-4723 ext. 5598
Carmel Larkin

Carmel Larkin

Administrative Officer
larkinc@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 2429
Kevin Holmes

Kevin Holmes

Senior Program Manager
Social Innovation Lab
holmesk@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 3520
Theo Mirtchev

Theo Mirtchev

Senior Program Manager
Digital Technologies Research Centre
mirtcht@algonquincollege.com
(613) 727-4723 ext. 6080
Jed Looker

Jed Looker

Principal Investigator
Human-Centred Design Lab
lookerj@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 6437
Diana McGlinchey

Diana McGlinchey

Principal Investigator
Victimology Research Centre
mcglind@algonquincollege.com
Danielle Evong

Danielle Evong

Research Operations
and Ethics Officer
evongd@algonquincollege.com
(613) 727-4723 ext. 5213
Elizabeth Peña-Fernández

Elizabeth Peña-Fernández

In-Class Projects Coordinator
penafee@algonquincollege.com
Nadine Taft

Nadine Taft

Grants and Projects Officer
taftn@algonquincollege.com

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