Research and Innovation

Research at the McKelvey School of Engineering, home of state-of-the-art laboratories and nationally and internationally recognized faculty, aims to advance technology and innovation by addressing world challenges we face today and in the future. Our efforts are enhanced through creative collaborations with leading industrial partners. This support comes in the form of both sponsored projects and gifts. We have a number of research areas that align directly with industry.

Core research areas

• Aerosols
• AI and Machine Learning
• Aquatics
• Biomechanics
• Cyber-physical Systems
• Imaging Sciences

Core research facilities & centers

• Advanced Coal & Energy Research Facility: Pilot-scale combustion test facility designed specifically to address the growing need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants
• Chemical and Environmental Analysis Facility: Shared research and educational environment for researchers particularly in the emerging area of nanomaterials
• Institute of Materials Science & Engineering: 14,000 square foot facility includes a nanofabrication facility and a materials characterization facility
• Spartan Light Metal Products Makerspace: Jubel Hall features a 3,350-square-foot makerspace with machine shop and studio space
• Research Infrastructure Services: A robust cyber-infrastructure to facilitate knowledge sharing, increase collaboration, minimize redundancy and capital outlays for large data research
• University-Wide Core Facilities: Search WashU's core research facilities for specific services and equipment

Engineering research tools

Through McKelvey Engineering staff, the Joint Research Office for Contracts, the Office of Technology Management, and Corporate Relations, we can help facilitate any of the following types of agreements with industry partners.

• Master Research Agreements
• Sponsored Research Contracts
• Research Grants
• Research Gifts
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Fee for Service Agreements
• Facility Use Agreements

Office of Technology Management

Strategically aligning your research and development activities is crucial to staying competitive. The McKelvey School of Engineering provides industry an opportunity to work with world-class researchers to solve critical problems facing the world today.