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Research Centers, Institutes & Industry Consortiums
$50M+
in Research Expenditures
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Active Laboratories
Research Focus Areas
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
With its mixture of nationally recognized faculty and state of the art facilities, the Cullen College of Engineering offers a deep focus on fields involving advanced materials and their usage in manufacturing.
Learn moreAerospace
Given its presence in Space City, the Cullen College of Engineering has established vital links with the aerospace industry. While the name is enshrined in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, there are tendrils of the space program in every area of study at the College, like biomedical engineering students examining crew longevity and civil engineering students working with NASA satellites to examine waterways on Earth.
Learn moreData Science, AI and Intelligent Systems
Future advancements and job opportunities in many fields will revolve around the ability to effectively parse through and manage enormous data sets with computer-assisted tools. The researchers at the Cullen College of Engineering have been using AI, machine learning and other techniques for years — ahead of the current technological curve, instead of reacting to it.
Learn moreEnergy Innovation
Houston is the Energy Capital of the World, and the Cullen College of Engineering capitalizes on this proximity by offering a range of programs and conducting research into all forms of energy generation. While the Top 10 petroleum engineering program is obviously at the forefront, work on energy production and enhancement is being done directly or indirectly by every department at Cullen.
Learn moreHealth and Wellbeing
The incredible size and population density of the Houston metro area means unique opportunities when it comes to healthcare treatment and research. Researchers at the Cullen College of Engineering are able to capitalize on all facets of this unique environment thanks to professors in multiple departments exploring different aspects of healthcare.
Learn moreResilient Communities
While Houston is a vibrant area of human and animal life, its position on the upper Texas Gulf Coast means it is vulnerable to hurricanes, flooding and extreme heat. However, this turbulent ecosystem also provides opportunities for the research at the Cullen College of Engineering, both in the immediate area and by applying concepts to other areas across the globe.
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Student Research
The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering offers a wide range of advanced, industry-relevant research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. All undergraduate and graduate students at the Cullen College are strongly encouraged to get hands-on research experience in one of the many faculty research groups, labs or centers on campus while they are pursuing their degrees.
The Cullen College boasts an exceptionally talented, highly skilled, world-renowned team of faculty, many of whom are members of the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Inventors, and National Science Foundation CAREER awardees, among others.
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