Overview
The Group for Advanced Information Technology (GAIT) converges Information Technology, Communication Engineering and Computing fields to develop prototypes and solutions for complex applied research problems. Our group conducts applied R&D in emerging and next generation technologies and helps stimulate BC’s IT industry through joint, collaborative industry, academic, and government research.
We have established a reputation for our unique expertise in the following three strategic research themes:
Our research group partners with various government and funding agencies, and with industry, industry groups, and universities. We have a key partnership with BCNET, the provincial research and education network that provides us access to the high-bandwidth, next-generation internet network of CANARIE and Internet2.
For more information on our research areas and expertise, please contact
Dr. Hassan Farhangi, Director, Group for Advanced Information Technology:
