Key Areas of Impact
Faculty at UC Riverside's Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) work across fields including health, computing, energy, the environment, and emerging technologies. Browse our 12 research themes to find faculty members working in each area.
Explore Our 12 Research Themes
Each theme represents an area of faculty expertise. Select a topic to view the faculty members associated with that research field.
Biomedical
Engineering approaches to medical imaging, diagnostics, cellular systems, and human health.
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Biotechnology
Using biological processes and engineering tools to develop useful technologies and materials.
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Computational Engineering
Modeling, simulation, and high-performance computing for complex engineering problems.
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Computer Science and Engineering
Advancing secure software, computing systems, cybersecurity, and computer architecture.
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Data Science and Machine Intelligence
Finding useful insights through data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
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Energy, Environment and Sustainability
Researching energy conversion and storage, air and water quality, and smart energy systems.
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Materials
Developing and understanding materials for devices, technologies, and manufacturing.
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Mechanics and Manufacturing
Studying mechanical behavior, advanced design, and manufacturing processes.
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Nanoengineering
Exploring materials and devices at the nanoscale for emerging applications.
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Networking and Communications
Improving communication technologies, networked systems, and signal processing.
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Robotics, Controls and Smart Systems
Building robotic, autonomous, and intelligent systems through sensing and control.
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Thermal Systems and Multiphase Flows
Investigating thermal processes, fluid behavior, and multiphase systems.
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