We transform society through disruptive discoveries at the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Students and faculty create bold, new solutions that impact everyday lives — think innovative manufacturing technology, life-saving devices, health-tracking sensors, and preparing for the next pandemic. Our research touches every aspect of life, all in an effort to take our community to the next level. Next lives here.
Research pushes the boundaries of all our scientific and technical areas of endeavor. Our research accomplishments come from our dedicated faculty who never stop seeking new knowledge, and our students who are the future of engineering.
Gautam Pillay Associate Dean of Research
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April 9, 2026
The CEAS EXPO 2026 brought together UC’s brightest engineers to display their forward-thinking projects, with multispectral camera Kromico earning the 1819 Innovation Award.
April 8, 2026
University of Cincinnati biomedical engineers developed a “mini-brain” model to study concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI) from blunt-force trauma, revealing how cellular damage and inflammation may lead to long-term neurodegenerative disease.
April 8, 2026
Every spring, the College of Engineering and Applied Science hosts a large-scale capstone showcase for graduating seniors to show off their final projects as a culmination of their five years at the University of Cincinnati. The 2026 EXPO, presented by DRT Holdings, marks the largest event yet featuring more than 250 student projects, ranging from student-built vehicles to innovative robotic devices, to building renovation plans, and interdisciplinary research.