Join in their research

Faculty across the School of Engineering & Computing are advancing new ideas, partnering with students, and collaborating with industry and community partners. From fundamental discovery to real-world application, their research spans disciplines and addresses challenges that matter.

Whether you’re interested in artificial intelligence, sustainable systems, robotics or human-computer interaction, you’ll find opportunities to learn from and work alongside faculty who are making an impact.

Research that takes you further

Build Valuable Skills

Gain hands-on experience and expand your knowledge.

Work on Real Challenges

Tackle meaningful problems with faculty mentors.

Create a Larger Impact

Contribute to solutions that benefit industries and communities.

Areas of faculty research

Our faculty research reaches across computer science and engineering, including work in:

Research in computer science

  • Elizabeth von Briesen: computational social science, agent-based modeling, complex systems, computer science education
  • Shannon Duvall: artificial intelligence, machine learning
  • Alexis Goslen: Artificial Intelligence
  • Joel Hollingsworth: operating systems, distributed processing, networking
  • Duke Hutchings: human-computer interaction, usability, usable security, information visualization, computer science education, data science education
  • Ryan Mattfeld: LiDAR, accelerometers, virtual/augmented reality, wearables, mHealth, computer science education
  • Sims Osborne: real-time scheduling, simultaneous multithreading, timing analysis
  • Pratheep Paranthaman: serious games, game UX, game design and evaluation, mixed/virtual/augmented reality, brain-computer interface, and crowdsourcing
  • Scott Spurlock: computer vision, machine learning, computer science education

Research in engineering

  • Richard Blackmon: optical engineering, biomedical engineering, laser-based imaging and therapeutic technologies, signal and image processing, engineering education
  • Bethany Brinkman: concrete, civil engineering, structures
  • Nyna DeWitt: engineering identity, curriculum innovation, STEM education
  • Blake Hament:  Robotics, AI, Machine Learning, Controls, Mechanical Design
  • Celia Hameury: mechanical engineering, vibrations, sustainability, controls
  • Sirena Hargrove-Leak: engineering education, STEM education, entrepreneurial mindset, human centered design
  • Will Pluer: water resources engineering, nutrient & PFAS treatment, BMP design
  • Jonathan Su: mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, drug delivery, transport, women’s health, HIV
  • Scott Wolter: Materials science and engineering, surface chemistry & physics, and x-ray diffraction imaging.

Interested in getting involved?

Tell us what areas of research interest you and what you’d like to explore. We’ll help you identify potential next steps and opportunities to connect with faculty.