Laurier’s research strengths span a diverse set of fields – including artificial intelligence, machine learning, game design, educational technology, behavioural economics, mathematical modelling and data analytics – leveraging technology and data to drive innovation and improve decision-making.
Learn more in the Laurier Strategic Research Plan 2025-2030.
The MS2Discovery Institute connects researchers working in mathematical and statistical modelling, from natural sciences and technology to finance, business and economics, and social sciences.
The Lazaridis Institute for the Management of Technology Enterprises is a global authority on the management of high-growth technology companies.
Laurier’s Einwechter Centre for Supply Chain Management connects researchers, practitioners and strategic decision-makers in supply chain management.
Strategic leadership research focuses on the role of top executives in shaping strategic decisions, while organizational leadership research delves into intra-organizational issues like leadership development and team dynamics. This interdisciplinary area offers evidence-based practical solutions to improve collaboration, engagement and leadership effectiveness.
This research area examines the interplay between financial and nonfinancial information and the contextual factors influencing decision-making. Key topics include accounting standards, capital market reactions, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, decision biases, and information for innovation and creativity.
Researchers leverage mathematical modelling, statistics and data science to support the development and analysis of firm strategies, operational and marketing enhancements, and decision optimization.
Spanning fields including engineering, economics, environmental science and health care, researchers develop and use sophisticated mathematical models to study the behaviour of real-world processes and systems.
This field encompasses gamification, which uses game design elements in non-game contexts, and game studies, which critically analyze games and their societal roles. Researchers develop recreational and educational games and simulations and study their impact on players.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transformative research areas focused on simulating human intelligence processes through machines, particularly computer systems. This field is dedicated to creating adaptive systems that can analyze vast amounts of data, recognize patterns and make informed decisions.
Research areas include demand-supply dynamics and consumer insights, value chain design, risk management, operation and incentive mechanisms, inventory and procurement, operations and marketing interfaces, transportation and logistics, facility location and layout, health care and service operations, and sustainable supply chains.
This research strength leverages partnerships with non-governmental organizations and private industry, both in Canada and internationally, to develop curricula that integrate computational thinking in schools and educational systems. Researchers focus on user experience design, creating and testing user-centered technologies, services, spaces and processes.
Corporate finance researchers study how companies secure funding to support their operations and strategic goals, helping to maximize value for shareholders and develop strategies for optimal fund allocation, resource management and risk mitigation.
Researchers develop theoretical models to explain market participant behaviour and conduct empirical analyses of trading data to enhance the functionality and robustness of financial markets.
The research in this area examines innovative human resource policies and practices and their impact on employee and organizational performance, ensuring organizational goals are aligned with employee needs.
Entrepreneurship research delves into entrepreneurial activities, processes and outcomes, offering valuable guidance for entrepreneurs, practitioners and policymakers and promoting sustainable business growth.
Focusing on the service sector, which constitutes more than 70 per cent of the gross domestic product in advanced economies and spans essential fields such as education, health care and government services, researchers aim to optimize service delivery, enhance efficiency and improve customer experiences.
Lying at the interface of mathematics, computer science and operations research, this field addresses complex theoretical problems while providing solutions to real-world engineering and business challenges.
This field aims to revolutionize traditional information processing and communication paradigms by leveraging quantum principles. Researchers focus on advancements in artificial intelligence, big data analytics, high-precision sensing and secure communication networks.
