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Applied Research

BCIT names Dr. Kim Dotto as Dean Emeritus, Applied Research

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to name Dr. Kim Dotto as Dean Emeritus, Applied Research. Kim’s remarkable leadership advanced BCIT’s expertise and reputation as a trailblazer...

Computing students build VR MRI for health student use

“This MRI project is a great example of how we can use tech to create something meaningful and useful for people" - Computer Systems Technology Diploma student Navjot Kehal The...

BCIT researchers lead development of local PFAS detection method

A research team at BCIT is leading a groundbreaking initiative to develop local expertise in the detection of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)— synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer products...

Applied research projects equip Food Tech students to lead

At BCIT, applied research is central to preparing tomorrow’s problem solvers. By tackling real-world challenges, students gain the hands-on experience, skills, and confidence they need to navigate an increasingly complex...

Student Innovation Challenge 2025: Introducing tomorrow’s problem solvers

From a 3D-printed prosthetic socket, to an app designed to preserve an endangered Indigenous language, the 2025 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge highlighted the creativity, ingenuity, and drive of BCIT students...

Applied research at BCIT is exciting. It creates practical learning opportunities for BCIT’s students, provides innovative solutions to industry challenges, and produces new, commercially relevant technology products and applications.

Envisioning change, advancing technology

BCIT researchers and research groups have been working with industry clients for 30 years, helping companies and organizations develop new technologies, products and services. The practical solutions range from process improvements for small SMEs to changing provincial building codes for the construction industry to a collaborative research network involving students, researchers, companies and government organizations from across Canada.

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