Key Research Areas

College of Engineering Technology faculty and students engage in transformative, applied research in areas including photonics, electronic device development and packaging, robotics automation, and advanced manufacturing.

With research supported by a range of government agencies and industry partners, the College stands at the forefront of new economy majors and is home to numerous research and teaching laboratories.

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Audio and Digital Technology

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Autonomous Systems

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Biomechanics and Biofluidics

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Disruption, Risk, Resiliency, and Recovery

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Infrastructure, Transportation, and Sustainable Building Systems

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Packaging Science: Food Packaging and Distribution

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Photonics, Fiber Optics, and Electronics

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Plastics, Polymers, and Biodegradable Materials

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Robotics and Collaborative Autonomy

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Robotics, Automation, and Advanced Manufacturing

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STEM Education

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Wireless Communication