Research
From developing novel treatments for deadly diseases to securing our interconnected world, UVA Engineering knows that creating a better future will require the talents, ideas and ingenuity of excellent researchers.
Focus, collaboration and investment are key words in UVA Engineering's research program.
Our faculty participate in research retreats to discuss ways to focus their efforts on important societal challenges where UVA can contribute its unique expertise. This faculty synergy is an outgrowth of UVA Engineering's highly collaborative culture, which has allowed us to make an impact in cross-disciplinary initiatives. The energy and spirit of innovation also have led to many successful companies established by faculty, students and alumni.
Solution-Oriented Research Addressing Society's Biggest Challenges
UVA Engineering is focused on finding solutions to some of our society’s greatest problems through research that impacts our health, our environment and our ever-changing digital landscape. We are a key contributor to UVA’s Grand Challenges initiative which, as part of the University’s Great and Good 2030 Plan, identifies priority focus areas for research that represent major societal challenges and opportunities and draw on our existing strengths.
Precision Medicine/Health
UVA Engineering’s research in precision medicine is aimed at improving health outcomes throughout our society.
Environmental Resiliency and Sustainability
A focus on environmental resiliency and sustainability is core to UVA Engineering’s commitment to making the world a better place, as our researchers help shape sustainable practices in energy, water, manufacturing and transportation.
Digital Technology and Society
As digital technology continues to evolve, UVA Engineering is committed to ensuring that its impact on society – real people – is always at the forefront of our thinking, with engineering ethics as a strong foundation.
Brain and Neuroscience
UVA Engineering conducts research that advances neuroscience while making discoveries about the workings of the human brain.
New Book Ties Together an Improbably Effective Career in Probability
Systems engineering professor Roman Krzysztofowicz, known for modeling high-stakes decision making, has authored a textbook synthesizing his research across the years.
UVA Engineering and Education Researchers Leverage AI to Improve Classroom Teaching
ECE chair Scott Acton’s AI-powered video analysis technology can help teachers improve performance.
Find the Research That Matters to You
A world of research is right here. To find research projects, and connect with researchers in your area of expertise or interest, use our Research Finder.
Research Impact Areas
Our research initiatives fall into three broad areas.
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Engineering for Health
UVA Engineering researchers believe that new methods to prevent, diagnose, monitor and treat disease are within humanity’s grasp.
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Engineering for the Cyber Future
UVA Engineering researchers are not merely reacting to the cyber age, we are catalyzing it, with such technologies as machine learning, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, intelligent memory systems, avalanche photodiodes and ultra-low-power chips.
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Engineering for a Sustainable World
Engineering a better future will require the best work of researchers collaborating along the spectrum from the tiniest building blocks of materials through the complex workings of entire societal systems.
Imagine a Future Way of Life
From precision medical treatments to systems that thwart cyber attacks and manage climate change, here at UVA, we're engineering a future way of life.