Research

State-of-the-art engineering now and in the future is the focus of faculty in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS). Our innovative engineering faculty conduct research with the government, industry and other organizations to move the world forward. We believe that engineering research is a core component for training future engineers. We encourage you to reach out to our faculty and learn more about the exciting things they are working on, and our graduate programs. We take a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to bridge the boundaries between science, math, engineering, and medicine.

Departmental Research

The college's four departments provide the college with a unique blend of disciplines.

Research News

Wright State receives state grant to advance research of air taxis

Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will investigate how to improve the performance of advanced aircraft thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Wright State AI researcher awarded SMART scholarship from Defense Department

The SMART scholarship will support Wright State Ph.D. student Al Amin Hossain’s research to improve artificial intelligence hardware security.

STEMWERX owners turn passion into impact

Wright State alumni Beth and Todd Hanning use their passion for motorsports to inspire young people to pursue STEM careers in motorsports and the aerospace industry.

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Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Engineering and Computer Science students are encouraged to participate in research. All students in our programs will do a Senior Design Project as part of their curriculum. Other opportunities are available through individual professors within the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Guiding undergraduate education and hands-on research: Dr. Travis Doom

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