FACULTY AND RESEARCH
In Villanova's College of Engineering, exciting opportunities exist for students and faculty at all levels to address some of the Earth's greatest challenges. We consider it our mission as engineers to serve the common good, encompassing humanity and the natural world.
Home to eight highly regarded centers of excellence and several specialty research areas, the work of our faculty, students, postdocs and visiting scholars is focused on:
- Water, Energy and Food Security
- Engineering Better Medicine and Healthcare
- Materials for a Sustainable Future
- Smart and Resilient Infrastructure Systems
Research in the College of Engineering is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Naval Research and Army Research Lab, as well as local and regional industry partners, governmental agencies and foundations.
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
CENTER FOR
HUMAN-ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS
Advancing technologies and solutions that mimic natural processes and promote restorative impacts upon the Earth’s interconnected systems.
CENTER FOR
ADVANCED
COMMUNICATIONS
Advancing wireless communications, satellite navigations, acoustic and ultrasound sensing and radar imaging for human health and security
CENTER
FOR ENERGY-SMART ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (ES2)
Developing methodologies, tools and systems to maximize energy efficiency and productivity in the operation of data centers, creating a greener industry
CENTER FOR NONLINEAR DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
Working on real-world applications—including security, mobility and healthcare—of nonlinear dynamic systems and control theory
CENTER FOR HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Engaging students in unique learning opportunities reinforcing engineering fundamentals and commitment to life-long learning and service to society.
VILLANOVA
CENTER FOR ANALYTICS OF
DYNAMIC SYSTEMS
Making use of "big data" to uncover the underlying dynamics for analysis, diagnostics, prognostics and health management
NOVACELL,
CENTER FOR CELLULAR ENGINEERING
Leading efforts to improve the life-changing potential of cell and gene therapy products, and the bioprocesses used to make them
VILLANOVA CENTER FOR RESILIENT WATER SYSTEMS
Creating resilient engineered solutions for global water challenges, including climate change, population growth, aging infrastructure and more