Centre for Applied AI
The Centre for Applied AI (CAAI) is at the forefront of research in the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries including health care, telecommunications, finance, education, cybersecurity, entertainment and retail. CAAI sparks impact and advances real-world solutions by bringing together industry and community partners, researchers, students and change-makers to harness the transformative power of AI through collaborative research and industry partnerships.
We’re an integral part of Generator at Sheridan, where people with diverse perspectives work together across disciplines and sectors to spark ideas and advance solutions that really matter.
At CAAI, we work closely with industry, community and academic partners to provide an innovative approach that is relevant to current challenges and future opportunities.
Collaborate with a leader that harnesses the power of AI and develops real-world solutions in response to partner needs.
Contact the Centre for Applied AI
For more information, please contact caai@sheridancollege.ca
Highlights
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Smart Data for the Holiday Season
Discover how Sheridan’s Centre for Applied AI (CAAI) is helping reshape retail strategy through innovative, data‑driven research. This feature highlights CAAI’s collaborative work with industry partner Encore Market Engagement to understand emerging consumer behaviours and drive smarter, more agile retail decision‑making.
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Leading the way in secure, ethical and applied AI research
Featured in Research Infosource, Sheridan’s Centre for Applied AI (CAAI) is celebrated for advancing trustworthy, industry‑ready AI. CAAI bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and the real-world needs of industry, community organizations, and government partners, fostering ethical innovation, cybersecurity, and real‑world impact. From neonatal care tools to market‑trend prediction, CAAI continues to redefine what applied AI can do.
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Centre for Applied AI Research Showcased at AICSIP 2026
Dr. El Sayed Mahmoud, Professor of Applied Computing within Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology and principal investigator within Generator at Sheridan’s Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (CIM) and Centre for Applied AI (CAAI), recently presented a research paper at the 2026 IEEE 8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Information Processing (AICSIP 2026). The paper, “A Practical Camera-Guided Robotic Cell for Trans-former Sheet Stacking,” shares findings from an NSERC Applied Research and Development project with Rex Power Magnetics, completed in collaboration with a team of Sheridan student research assistants, CIM, and CAAI. The publication will be released in November 2026.
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Centre for Applied AI Collaborates on Technology to Improve Cancer Survivorship Care
A recently published article in the Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing evaluates the usability of a StrongArms-Cancer mHealth accessible self-care system that empowers breast cancer survivors to take control of their recovery. As a key part of McMaster University-led project funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Sheridan's Dr. Carolyn Moorlag, Dr. Haruna Isah (Centre for Applied AI) and Dr. Ethan Shen (Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing) led a research team that designed and built the hand-held device, smart sensing system and a mobile app that works to detect upper extremity complications, such as lymphedema, that often go unnoticed until it becomes serious. The system enables motion tracking and delivers personalized educational content to users, while bluetooth connectivity allows patients to accurately capture measurements, monitor trends over time and receive health-management insights directly on their phones or tablets.

Projects
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Partnerships
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