After more than twenty years as a faculty member, Dr. Warren Burton retired this past September from the School of Computing Science at SFU [More] SFU Computing Science Alumnus - One of the Leading Researchers in Canada-November 4, 2009

On September 23rd, the Government of Canada awarded Simon Fraser University (SFU) Computing Science alumnus, Dr. Philip W. L. Fong, a Canada Research Chair Tier II in Software Security. [More] Retirement News-November 3, 2009

“Retirement” seems an odd word to apply to someone heading up a large research grant and supervising 8 graduate students.  [More] Math matters-April 17, 2009

In a new series by the Vancouver Sun, “Math Matters”, Dr. Arvind Gupta will be talking about math and how to engage your children. [More] Conducting Polymers-January 14, 2009

SFU Engineers are patenting a new kind of silicon rubber that can conduct electricity. [More] Ten years of giving- January 14,2009

The Kaiser Foundation marks 10 years of donations to SFU Engineering Science [More] Expanding possibilities-November 17, 2008

Computing science couple provide a way to talk to quantum computers [More] Obesity and health-November 5, 2008

SFU research shows that different ethnic groups have increased health risks from obesity[More] Plastic micromachines-October 17 2008

A new method of creating microscopic structures and machines from plastic opens a vast world of applications[More]

Welcome to the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Simon Fraser University. We are a coherent Faculty that is strongly committed to teaching and research excellence in Computing and Engineering Sciences. Our strength is our people (102 faculty members, over 50 staff members, over 1700 undergraduate students and 325 graduate students) and their dedication to excellence and innovation. With our focus on advanced technology disciplines such as information and communication technologies and mechatronics, we attract top-quality undergraduate students from a large pool of applicants and admission to our graduate program is very competitive. We are also a leader in international student exchanges with our unique dual-degree program in Computing Sciences with Zhejiang University in China. The Faculty offers academic programs in both Burnaby and Surrey campuses. Undergraduate students can specialize through several options and have the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience through our Co-op programs.

Our faculty members are conducting leading edge research in a wide range of areas including artificial intelligence, informatics, biomedical technology, robotics, telecommunications and mechatronics. Their work is supported by national research funding agencies and industry. Graduate students are normally funded through faculty research grants, scholarships and teaching assistantships. Well-equipped research laboratories, opportunities for interdisciplinary and international collaborations and interactions with industry provide our graduate students with a rewarding experience during their study.

The Faculty is committed to developing productive linkages with the external communities including industry, professions, government agencies and alumni. We are therefore committed to educating well-rounded computing and engineering graduates who posses effective leadership, communication and entrepreneurial skills.

Simon Fraser University has been placed at the top of the comprehensive universities in Canada. We are located in the greater Vancouver region that is considered one of the most livable places in the world with a vibrant multicultural community and easy access to a wide range of recreational activities.

We hope you enjoy browsing our website and would like to encourage you to visit us to learn more about the Faculty and University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the two schools or my office directly.

Dr. Nimal Rajapakse, P.Eng., FCAE, FEIC

Professor and Dean

Throughout the faculty, scholarship is advanced by learning beyond the lab and lecture hall, and through the invaluable experience of national and international co-operative work terms. Computing Science features a dual degree program with China. This innovative partnership with Zhejiang University in China is a challenging international computing program that emphasizes both academic excellence and cross-cultural communication. Engineering Science offers programs in biomedical engineering and mechatronic systems.