Question 1

What is Lakehead University known for?

Accepted Answer

In research, Lakehead University stands highest in Engineering (#1,373 of 5,901 worldwide), Physical Sciences (#2,747 of 10,670 worldwide) and Social Sciences (#4,515 of 9,585 worldwide), 2022-now. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Civil and Structural Engineering and Control and Systems Engineering (Civil and Structural Engineering is 4.0× its share of world research).

Question 2

How does Lakehead University rank in research?

Accepted Answer

Lakehead University ranks #2,653 of 22,385 institutions worldwide on research quality in 2022-now (#4,012 all time), and #60 of 305 in Canada.

Question 3

Who are the top researchers at Lakehead University?

Accepted Answer

Ranked on the quality score, Han Y. H. Chen, Baoqiang Liao and Xinli Chen lead among researchers whose main affiliation is Lakehead University.

Question 4

What are the most cited papers from Lakehead University?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper from Lakehead University is "SPSS and SAS programs for determining the number of components using parallel analysis and Velicer’s MAP test" (Brian P. O’Connor, 2000), with 4,144 citations. Next come "The IPBES Conceptual Framework — connecting nature and people" (2,619) and "H 2 S as a Physiologic Vasorelaxant: Hypertension in Mice with Deletion of Cystathionine γ-Lyase" (2,317).

Question 5

Which research topics does Lakehead University publish most on?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now: Lignin and Wood Chemistry, Multilevel Inverters and Converters, Advanced DC-DC Converters and Microgrid Control and Optimization.

Question 6

Which keywords describe research at Lakehead University?

Accepted Answer

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Power Electronics, Renewable Energy Integration, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Climate Change, Model Predictive Control, Polymeric Materials and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

Question 7

Which fields of science does Lakehead University work in?

Accepted Answer

In 2022-now, 61% of research at Lakehead University is in Physical Sciences, 21% in Social Sciences. Its largest fields are Engineering (31%), Social Sciences (11%), Computer Science (10%). It does 1.6× the world's share of Physical Sciences.

Question 8

Is Lakehead University's research output growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 0% lower than in 2018-2021.