We are focused on innovation. Our professors, students, and departments explore a broad range of areas and ideas in math and computer science from foundational theory to applied research and commercial solutions. Waterloo is home to one of the world's largest centres of mathematicians and computer scientists, with the breadth and depth of knowledge, experience, and expertise to excel in both academic pursuits and applying these skills to real-world problems.
In the Faculty of Mathematics, our faculty members are supported by the Associate Dean, Research and the Associate Dean, Innovation and Entrepreneurship who facilitate opportunities for our experts to advance their research and career. By supporting research activities in numerous flagship programs, facilitating interdisciplinary connections and building strategic partnerships with industry, we aim to encourage innovative ideas and leverage academic opportunities that foster transformative solutions. Our faculty are driving breakthrough innovations that address global challenges by conducting world-class research in diverse fields and mobilizing knowledge to create meaningful change.
Contact:
Associate Dean, Research, Sue Ann Campbell
Associate Dean, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Charles Clarke
Our Offices
The Math Research Office (MRO) builds and broadens our relationships with funding agencies, government agencies and facilitates award nominations.
The Math Innovation Office (MIO) helps develop connections for world-class researchers, foster collaborative research and advance innovation.
News
CS professors Raouf Boutaba and Marina Meila appointed Canada Research Chairs
Tier 1 Chairs are awarded to outstanding researchers recognized by their peers as world leaders in their fields.
Can vitamin C help prevent cancer?
While nitrates and nitrites play important roles in neurological and heart health, in the stomach, they can undergo a chemical reaction known as “nitrosation” and form chemicals that many scientists suspect increase cancer risk.
CS researchers win ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award at FORGE 2026
The award recognizes recent master’s graduate Evelien Riddell, whose thesis forms the foundation of the paper, along with MMath student James Riddell, PhD student Gengyi Sun, research engineer Michał Antkiewicz and Professor Krzysztof Czarnecki.