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Research at the College of Engineering and Computing

Researchers in the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) investigate solutions to some of today’s most pressing challenges—from accessible technology and human health to smart materials, intelligent systems, and advanced manufacturing.

Engineering and Computing Research Clusters

Across six interdisciplinary clusters, CEC faculty and students collaborate to generate new knowledge and drive innovation.

Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology

Investigating innovative solutions at the intersection of engineering and biology, with focus areas including biomaterials, optical imaging, tissue engineering, bioinformatics, and wearable medical technologies.

Assistive and Sustainable Technology

Exploring how inclusive and sustainable technologies can improve lives, with focus areas including accessible navigation, environmental engineering, wearable health monitoring, and human-centered design.

Engineered Materials

Developing and testing materials to address challenges in sustainability, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing. Focus areas include biocompatible polymers and smart materials.

Robotics, Automation, and Manufacturing

Driving innovation in cutting-edge robotic and automated systems through focus areas such as image processing, autonomous vehicles, exoskeleton design, and smart manufacturing technologies

Advanced Communications and Networks

Transforming how systems connect and communicate through research in areas like radar sensing, intelligent wireless, digital signal processing, and IoT/wireless security.

Featured CEC research labs

At the College of Engineering and Computing, our faculty scholars engage in cutting-edge research alongside students in innovative spaces such as the labs below.

Andrew Jones and Lexi Adams working in the Jones Lab

Jones Lab

The Jones Lab focuses on engineering microbes to produce high-value chemicals and biomolecules.

Inside the LAISR Lab

LAiSR Lab

In this lab, faculty and students collaborate on A.I. tools like the A.I. Robustness Testing Kit, which allows security professionals to test A.I. models’ vulnerabilities and responses to attackers.

Opportunities for innovation

MU CAT Competition winners demonstrate the smart wheelchair they engineered

Center for Assistive Technology

This cross-disciplinary scholarly research center is focused on improving the quality of life of individuals through the design and development of new types of assistive technology.
James Walden and Joseph Nwankpa review the dynamic global cyber threat map in the McVey Data Science building.

Center for Cybersecurity

The Center for Cybersecurity brings together experts from across the university, encompassing the fields of computer information technology, computer science, information systems and analytics, and political science.
A student works hands-on at the pilot paper lab in Oxford ohio

Pilot Paper Lab

CEC's Pilot Paper Lab, supported by the Paper Science & Engineering Foundation at Miami University, provides access to paper technology facilities that are among the best in the nation.

Air Force Research Lab Training

If your company is interested in benefiting from research opportunities and faculty expertise at the College of Engineering and Computing, please contact:

Jenni Szolwinski
Director of Industry Relations
Miami University

szolwijb@MiamiOH.edu

513-529-0702

You can also learn more about partnership opportunities by following the button below.

Student working in a lab

Get in touch with the Office of Research for Undergraduates to discover opportunities to amplify your research experiences and earn recognition for your work.