Research That Reshapes Our World

Modernizing the electric grid is crucial for a sustainable future. In our labs, our faculty, students, and industry partners develop solutions for the grid's biggest challenges, from integrating renewable energy to ensuring reliability during natural disasters.

Our faculty conduct research in a broad range of areas that includes artificial intelligence and machine learning; natural language processing; computer vision and graphics; data science; software engineering; programming languages and formal methods; theory; security and privacy; high-performance computing.

Our research in security and privacy protects critical infrastructure from emerging threats to everything from IoT devices to the cloud, with a focus on threat intelligence and malware reverse-engineering. You'll gain the offensive and defensive skills to lead in a high-demand industry.

In the heart of the Silicon Forest, we are a key partner to the semiconductor industry. Our research focuses on advanced materials, nanofabrication, manufacturing processes, and circuit design, creating the next generation of microelectronics. 

How do we build cities to withstand the challenges of tomorrow? In Portland, we engineer solutions, focusing on earthquake-resilient buildings, intelligent transportation, and sustainable water systems.

How do fluids behave in zero gravity? We find out in Oregon’s only drop tower. Our research explores the fundamental principles of thermal and fluid science, then applies that knowledge to real-world challenges—from creating more efficient electronics cooling to designing advanced robotic systems.

Our research confronts the climate crisis head-on. We develop sustainable water resources, monitor air and water quality, and design resilient urban systems. You'll work on the front lines to engineer a healthier future for the Pacific Northwest.

Our faculty experts provide a link between engineering, science, and management disciplines. It results in theory, methods, and actionable recommendations that help organizations achieve strategic and operational objectives through technology.