Here is How We Make the Future.

How Our Research Makes an Impact

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is a vibrant and diverse community of researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs. We collaborate to discover new knowledge, educate tomorrow's leaders, and solve the most pressing challenges facing society today. Because in SEAS, resilience is in our DNA and we plan to leave the planet better than we found it.

A person in a laboratory closely examines a prototype electronic device composed of stacked circuit boards mounted on metal standoffs. The person points toward illuminated components on the underside of the device while leaning over a workbench. A laptop and additional equipment are visible nearby, highlighting hands-on testing and development of electronics or embedded systems technology.

The $8.3 million National Institutes of Health-funded center uses artificial intelligence and emerging medical technologies to improve speed, precision and accessibility for people receiving health care. 

Portraits from left to right: Michael Constaintinou, Andrew Whittaker and Teng Wu.

Michael Constantinou, Andrew Whittaker and Teng Wu were honored with preeminent awards from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The four awards they received are recognized as prestigious by the National Research Council.

Portraits from left to right: Adrienne Decker, Eddie Snell, Amjad Aref.

Associate professor Adrienne Decker, professor Edward Snell and professor Amjad Aref have been named chairs in their departments (Engineering Education, Materials Design and Innovation, and Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering). 

Andrew Whittaker and Michael Constantinou.

SUNY Distinguished Professors Andrew Whittaker and Michael Constantinou received the ASCE Ernest E. Howard Award and Walter P. Moore, Jr. Award, respectively.

Andrew Whittaker.

SUNY Distinguished Professor Andrew S. Whittaker was recognized by the academy for his work protecting communities and critical infrastructure. 

Davis Hall.

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences welcomes 12 new faculty members with expertise in critical areas like AI, molecular discovery and hybrid semiconductors. 

Maria Lehman.

Maria Lehman is the Samuel P. Capen Professor of Engineering Management in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Bina Ramamurthy and David Kofke.

David Kofke and Bina Ramamurthy have received the AIChE William H. Walker Award for Excellence in Contributions to Chemical Engineering Literature and a Fulbright Scholar award, respectively.

Nicholas Mastronarde.

A UB faculty member since 2011, Nicholas Mastronarde brings a dedication to excellence and an inspiring vision for the department’s future.

Man writing equations on whiteboard.

The degree programs, offered in collaboration with the Department of AI and Society, will prepare students to apply AI tools to their respective disciplines.

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