Key Areas of Impact
BCOE faculty lead transformative research across emerging areas that shape the future of engineering, technology, health, sustainability and society.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on innovation, our researchers are solving complex global challenges with real-world impact.
Twelve areas where BCOE engineers impact
Select an area below to explore faculty expertise, research initiatives and opportunities for collaboration.
Biomedical
Developing breakthroughs in medicine, imaging, materials, cellular engineering and more.
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Biotechnology
Introducing new biological processes benefiting a sustainable world.
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Computational Engineering
Advancing computational materials, high-performance computing and graphics.
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Computer Science Engineering
Progressing computer architecture, cybersecurity, systems, networks and more.
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Data Science and Machine Intelligence
Understanding databases, data mining and artificial intelligence.
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Energy, Environment and Sustainability
Enhancing energy conversion and storage, air and water quality, and smart grids.
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Materials
Understanding material processing, devices, circuits, manufacturing and more.
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Mechanics and Manufacturing
Enhancing mechanics, advanced materials and manufacturing.
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Nanoengineering
Advancing nanotechnology, nanoscale materials and micro-device engineering.
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Networking and Communications
Building systems and networks, communications and signal processing.
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Robotics, Controls and Smart Systems
Developing controls, robotics, and intelligent and autonomous systems.
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Thermal Systems and Multiphase Flow
Advancing thermal systems and environmental fluids engineering.
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