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Research

Research in the Department of Engineering

The field of engineering is constantly evolving thanks to the persistent research and development aimed at transforming the World and making human lives better. We envision contributing to our society and economy by developing next-generation engineering solutions to solve global problems. Our faculty are actively engaged in the state-of-the-art research and development spanning multiple engineering disciplines. The following are the major thrust areas of research in the Department of Engineering:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Augmented and Virtual Reality
  • Micro/Nano Fabrication
  • AI Machine Learning
  • Optics and Photonics
  • High Voltage Power Engineering
  • Space Science and Engineering

Biomedical Engineering
Faculty performing research in this area:

  • Dr. Renny Fernandez
  • Dr. Hargsoon Yoon

Labs

  • Nanoelectronics and Neural Engineering Lab 
  • Cleanroom (10/100 Class)

Augmented and Virtual Reality
Faculty performing research in this area:

  • Dr. Michael Kozhevnikov

Labs:

  • X-Reality Lab

Micro/Nano Fabrication
Faculty performing research in this area:

  • Dr. Messaoud Bahoura
  • Dr. Renny Fernandez

Labs:

  • Teaching cleanroom (10,000 Class)
  • MCAR 103
  • MCAR Cleanroom (10/100 class)

AI Machine Learning
Faculty performing research in this area:

  • Dr. Renny Fernandez

Labs
Machine Learning Lab


Optics and Photonics
Faculty performing research in this area:

  • Dr. Patricia Mead​
  • Dr. Michael Kozhevnikov

Labs
Optical and Photonic Sensing and Simulation Lab


High Voltage Power Engineering
Faculty performing research in this area:

  • Dr. Prathap Basappa

Labs
Insulation Evaluation and Design Lab


Space Science and Engineering
Faculty performing research in this area:

  • Dr. Hargsoon Yoon

Labs
Institute of Space Science and Engineering


Fire engineering
Faculty performing research in this area:

  • Dr. Aixi Zhou