WPI’s growing research enterprise focuses on discovering and developing solutions to problems that matter to people. We work across disciplines to educate students and give researchers opportunities to push boundaries. Researchers at WPI collaborate with academic, industry, government, and private partners to increase the impact of all we do, and we create pathways to develop a workforce that advances new ideas at every level.
WPI’s facilities support research that creates change. Whether it is the customized training and cutting-edge equipment of the Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center (BETC), PracticePoint’s spaces for health care research, development, and testing, or any of WPI’s other labs, our research transforms lives for the better.
Most recently, WPI's research enterprise earned a designation as a R1 institution and joined the ranks of the nation’s top-tier research institutions in the classification of American colleges and universities published by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
“WPI’s research portfolio has grown to record levels in recent years, thanks to the quality and creativity of our faculty, staff, and students, who collaborate across disciplines in ways that promote scientific and technological advancements."
-Bogdan Vernescu
Vice President and Vice Provost for Research and Innovation
Untapped Energy
WPI researchers are developing novel ideas to tackle the urgent need for technologies that will address climate change.
The Burning Questions
A WPI research team is toppling convention and opening new doors in the field of combustion and explosion science.
Microchip Guardians
WPI researchers use world-class microscopes to detect cybersecurity threats in semiconductors
Empowering 5G
A student team used an open-source framework to simulate 5G environments to prepare for future testing of scenarios like jamming attacks on networks.
A Dry Heat
Jamal Yagoobi’s dual areas of expertise have him in demand everywhere from outer space to the manufacturing floor.
Robots in the Workplace
WPI researchers are introducing robots to workplaces while understanding how humans interact with the technology.