In recent years, Fire Safety Engineering has raised as a critical discipline, responding to the growing demand for qualified fire protection engineers, both in Canada and across the globe. Over the past decade, the need for engineering solutions to complex fire safety challenges has increased exponentially, underscoring the urgency of our research endeavors. Our fire research group at Carleton University is committed to pioneering innovative solutions that protect lives, infrastructure, and the environment. Our research can be divided into six domains: advancing fire-resistant materials, strengthening existing structures, harnessing artificial intelligence (AI), modeling forest fuel pyrolysis and ignition, enhancing timber compartment fire modeling, and enhancing fire safety in low and middle-income countries.

The practical applications of our research span diverse aspects of the built environment. Our work informs the development of fire-resistant building materials, structural designs, and fire protection systems. It influences decisions made by architects, engineers, and policymakers, thus shaping the construction of structures that can withstand the rigors of fire incidents. As Fire Safety Engineering continues to evolve, our research group remains committed to creating safer, more resilient built environments. We aim to minimize the impact of fire incidents on lives and property, contributing to the development of innovative fire safety solutions that make the world a safer place. Through our pioneering work, we strive to safeguard lives, protect infrastructure, and ensure the longevity of our environment.

Faculty in Fire Safety Engineering