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Dr. Robert Teather and Dr. Jie Gao awarded NSERC Discovery Grants

Dr. Robert Teather and Dr. Jie Gao awarded NSERC Discovery Grant

September 11th, 2023

We're excited to announce the exceptional achievements of Carleton School of Information Technology faculty members! Dr. Robert Teather and Dr. Jie Gao have both been awarded prestigious NSERC Discovery Grants, recognizing their outstanding contributions to cutting-edge research.

Dr. Teather's groundbreaking work, titled "Interaction in Cross-Platform Multi-User Virtual Reality," is at the forefront of immersive technology. Meanwhile, Dr. Gao's research, "Automated Network Management and User-Centric Service Provision for 6G," is paving the way for the future of telecommunications and connectivity, ensuring that 6G will be more user-focused and efficient than ever before.

In addition to this remarkable achievement, Dr. Teather has also been honored with the Department of National Defense Supplement, further highlighting the significance of his work in advancing technology for national security.