New plastics recycling research center
5/3/22

NY Department of Environmental Conservation awarded UB $4.5 million to help reduce plastic waste and improve the environment.

Honoring Erich Bloch's legacy
5/19/22

The Department of Materials Design and Innovation will host this year's Erich Bloch Symposium on June 7-8, 2022.

Simulating a quantum computing network
4/15/22

The SUNY collaboration will help answer fundamental questions to move us closer to quantum computing.

$7.5 million to improve computer chip testing
3/22/22

The research focuses on developing new concepts in non-invasive testing and evaluation of semiconductor chips.

Building equitable energy delivery systems
5/3/22

These solar-powered microgrids will enable power loads to be scheduled based on need and budget.

Accelerating construction
4/18/22

Construction of Seattle’s Rainier Square Tower was completed 10 months quicker thanks to research by UB's Michel Bruneau.

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Statement on the Buffalo Tops Mass Shooting

"As a SEAS Community of students, staff, and faculty, together as learners, educators, researchers, and scholars, we have the power, responsibility, and opportunity to join together with each other and with our colleagues from all across UB and around our city to stand for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.  Let's amplify our unified commitment to learn, serve, and lead through our work, impassioned by our commitment to impact our communities with compassion, empathy, and understanding."

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“Upon getting plugged into the community, I realized what makes UB unique is the ability to provide its students with the resources of a large university, combined with the personalized feel of a smaller school.”
12/9/21

Lexi Nordmann
Mechanical engineering student

"The diversity of students, faculty and staff at the school of engineering is something that makes UB very special."
1/11/21

Faeze Ghofrani
Civil engineering student

"The way you build upon your knowledge and branch out in your collaborations is by picking the brains of others and the varying skill sets of the staff at UB provides a great opportunity for this."
5/6/22

Ryan Rava
BS '18, MS '20, PhD '22, biomedical engineering
BA '18, mathematics

 

“The professors are amazing, and are on the cutting edge of research in their field. The opportunities and knowledge you’re able to gain from them at Buffalo is astounding.”
4/15/22

Jimmy Harter
Aerospace engineering student

"The opportunity to join a company [Garwood Medical Devices] that is developing a product related to research I had done at UB was something I could not pass up."
5/20/21

Mary Canty
BS '14, PhD '18, biomedical engineering

"The UB faculty is a team of passionate and hard-working mentors who make you think out of the box."
4/15/22

Titiksha Singh
Mechanical engineering student

“Finding a balance between advancing scientific knowledge and benefiting society as a whole keeps me very driven. ”
12/9/21

Kyle Hunt
Industrial engineering student

“Being a part of a sorority of women in engineering has been an empowering experience.”
12/9/21

Megan Cassidy
Environmental engineering student

“UB is one of the most welcoming universities to international students, and I like its inclusive research environment.”
1/18/22

Jiale Xu

PhD '20, environmental engineering  

UB’s engineering program teaches you real engineering processes right off the bat.
12/9/21

John Toftegaard
Biomedical engineering student

"What I enjoy the most about my job is knowing that my contributions keep the public safe.”
12/9/21

Jarlene Ninive
BS '18, Civil Engineering

“I’m going to put women on the moon, and then I’m going to get a tattoo of a Rocketship on my wrist!”
12/9/21

Andrea Martinez
BS '14, MS '16, electrical engineering

“Through student clubs I have found a sense of community with people that motivate me and inspire me every day. ”
4/15/22

Lisa Kanbur
Computer science student

“Engineering taught me great problem solving skills and how to examine processes for improvement.”
12/9/21

Annika Samuels
BS '03, industrial engineering; MBA '06

"My favorite part about the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is the amount of career opportunities that come with being involved with the club."
12/9/21

Sebastian Cisneros
Computer science student

“Studying engineering at the University at Buffalo is an absolute privilege, and the faculty and staff are second to none.”
4/15/22

Cameron Grace
Aerospace engineering student

“Be inclusive. Be thirsty for knowledge. And be a dreamer. You will achieve success in engineering at UB.”
12/9/21

Nan Hua
PhD '21, civil engineering 

"The many collaborative research projects involving research groups from different majors helps widen our knowledge and expand the applications of our work."
12/9/21

Hemendra Nath Jaiswal
Electrical engineering student

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Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineers combine the problem solving ability of engineers with the knowledge of the biological and medical fields to develop new solutions for improving human health, health care, and quality of life for all people.

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Chemical and Biological Engineering

Chemical engineering concerns the design, scale-up, and operation of chemical processes, and the understanding and design of technologically useful materials. Chemical engineers use these same skills to understand and manipulate natural processes, such as in biological systems.

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Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering

Our highly respected research programs generate the knowledge, tools and leadership needed to address society's largest and most challenging problems in the natural and built environments.

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Computer Science and Engineering

Our combination of computer science and computer engineering reflects our commitment to a modern integrated environment for research and education in computing.

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Electrical Engineering

From smart phones to smart cars to green appliances, electrical engineers turn knowledge into reality.

Our faculty engage in research in the areas of communications and signals processing, nanoelectronics and photonics and energy systems, creating the knowledge that is needed to solve the problems we face today.

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Engineering Education

The Department of Engineering Education is a new interdisciplinary department that aims to advance the engineering profession and transform the way in which students are educated.

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Industrial and Systems Engineering

Industrial engineers apply scientific, mathematical and computer techniques to design, model, analyze and improve complex systems.

We prepare students to become effective engineers by enhancing their technical expertise, exposing them to critical issues, and providing them with tools to deal with these issues confidently.

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Materials Design and Innovation

The Department of Materials Design and Innovation (MDI) is a forward-leaning, interdisciplinary initiative that will address regional and national demand for new materials that accelerate research and education in advanced manufacturing and biotechnology. 

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

MAE is one of the broader engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers are involved in research and development, design and manufacturing. Aerospace engineering includes the traditional aeronautics and astronautics applications, as well as aerospace-related component development and vehicle and propulsion system design.

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  • 11/6/20

    The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences was founded in 1946

  • 11/6/20

    Home to 10 ABET accredited undergraduate programs

  • 11/16/21

    Our Fall 2021 student body consists of 2,620 graduate students and 4,820 undergraduates

  • 12/15/21

    Research expenditures total $80 million annually

  • 11/6/20

    253 full-time faculty members and counting

  • 11/6/20

    36,000+ alumni in 50 states and 70 countries around the globe

  • 11/16/21

    2,105 degrees awarded in the 2020-2021 academic year

  • 11/6/20

    A global community with students from 67 different countries and 33 different states

  • 11/6/20

    Member of Association of American Universities (AAU)

  • 11/6/20

    Home to 9 academic departments

  • 11/6/20

    In the last year, funding for new research awards has grown 36%

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The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences was founded in 1946

Home to 10 ABET accredited undergraduate programs

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Member of Association of American Universities (AAU)

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Home to 9 academic departments

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Research expenditures total $80 million annually

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253 full-time faculty members and counting

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4820 undergraduates and 2,620 graduate students enrolled in 2021

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2,105 degrees awarded in the 2020-2021 academic year

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36,000+ alumni in 50 states and 70 countries around the globe

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A global community with students from 67 different countries and 33 states

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In the last year, funding for new research awards has grown 36%

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