Engineering research plays a transformational role in determining the well being of our planet and the prosperity of its people. At the Iowa State University College of Engineering, we continuously strive to be leaders in transforming the results of scientific research into engineering accomplishment, creating new solutions to society’s problems. We emphasize a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach that delves into initiatives aligned with our signature research areas, that bring together the exceptional capabilities and expertise of talented faculty, staff and students.
Common Interests
3D printing Additive Manufacturing Advanced materials Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Applications in Engineering Biomaterials Biomedical Engineering Biorenewables Biosensors and point of care diagnostics Computational Fluid Dynamics Computational Materials Science Computational Mechanics Computational modeling Cyber-Physical Systems Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) Security for Smart Grid Cyber Security Data-Driven Eng and Sci Data Analytics and Machine Learning Drug Delivery Dynamics and Control Electronic Materials Electron Microscopy Energy conversion Energy Efficiency Engineering education Environmental Sustainability Fluid mechanics Food and agricultural system improvements and evaluation Heat Transfer High Performance Computing Human factors Machine Learning Manufacturing Processes Materials Characterization Materials under Extreme Environments Mechanical Properties of Materials Nanomaterials Nanotechnology Optimization Polymers Robotics Simulation Soft matter Structure-property relationships Surfaces and interfaces Water Quality