Research

Discovery and Innovation with Purpose

WPI faculty members and students are engaged in advanced, interdisciplinary research across a broad range of fields. From cutting-edge work in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, to explorations of the technological and policy issues surrounding cybersecurity, to studies of issues as diverse as firefighter health and security and the fire safety challenges of green buildings, this fundamental and applied research is addressing vital societal problems and technological challenges and producing innovations and insights that are helping build a better world.

WPI has well-established strengths in many research areas. But researchers are building dedicated communities in four interdisciplinary areas that cross disciplinary boundaries. The four areas are Smart World, Materials Reimagined (MatR), BioPoint, and Global Initiatives.

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Under the leadership of Vice Provost for Research Bogdan Vernescu, WPI’s research award volume has increased steadily over each of the last five years.

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Researchers Receive Navy Award to Track Underwater Plumes in Real Time

August 17, 2022

Erin Ottmar Receives $700,000 Award to Improve Math Tools for Teachers

July 26, 2022

Girls Talk Math: Researcher Brings Math and Media Camp to WPI

July 14, 2022

WPI and UMass Lowell Award Seed Grants to Research Teams

June 30, 2022

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WPI faculty are engaged in advanced interdisciplinary research across a broad range of fields. Join WPI in addressing the world’s greatest challenges to help build a better world.

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