Research @ UVA Engineering
Engineering for a Sustainable FutureEngineering a better future will require the best work of researchers collaborating along the spectrum from the tiniest building blocks of materials through the complex workings of entire societal systems. We work at the micro- and nano-scale in fields like heat transfer, catalysis and 2-D materials to identify fundamental properties of matter. Our goal is not simply to conduct research, but to pursue research with positive global impact.
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Simulation and Complex Systems
Chemical Engineering WE use Monte Carlo methods to predict bacteria spread in groundwater as well as mMolecular dynamics simulations explore protein interactions, aiding design of stimuli-responsive materials for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine -
Smart and Additive Manufacturing
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering -
Smart Cities
Civil and Environmental Engineering Enabling communities to improve built infrastructure and resources through cyber technologies. -
Soft Materials
Materials Science and Engineering We study and develop soft materials to solve challenges in sustainability and health. -
Space Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering -
Structural materials
Materials Science and Engineering We pioneer research in aluminum and magnesium alloys and advance the state-of-the-art in materials for extreme environments. -
Sustainability in Energy, Manufacturing and Transportation
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering We build on our success in thermal management, propulsion, machinery and additive manufacturing to transform manufacturing, transportation and energy systems. -
Sustainable Systems
Civil and Environmental Engineering Civil and environmental engineers work to advance sustainable systems by seeking to understand and mitigate the impacts of human activities on the natural environment. -
Thermal Systems & Heat Management
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering