Research Interests
In keeping with the interdisciplinary nature of modern research, we do not have traditional academic departments. Members of SEAS carry out research in multiple areas and collaborate with colleagues throughout the university.
Use these links to jump to the area of interest
- Applied Mathematics & Computational Science
- Marriage of Biological & Artificial Systems
- Information, Systems, & Networks
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Materials & Devices
- Energy and Environmental Systems
- Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Applied Mathematics & Computational Science
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Control Theory and Stochastic Systems
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High Performance Computing
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Modeling Physical/Biological Phenomena and Systems
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Donald G.M. Anderson
- Jeremy Bloxham
- Bill H. Bossert
- Michael P. Brenner
- Brian F. Farrell
- John W. Hutchinson
- Tim Kaxiras
- Zhiming Kuang
- Paul C. Martin
- L. Mahadevan
- Radhika Nagpal
- David R. Nelson
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James R. Rice
- Maurice A. Smith
- Zhigang Suo
- Eli Tziperman
- Tai T. Wu
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Theory of Computation
Marriage of Biological & Artificial Systems
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Bio-Inspired Robotics and Computing
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Biomechanics and Motor Control
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Cell and Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
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Neuroengineering
Information, Systems, & Networks
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Artificial Intelligence and Computational Linguistics
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Computation and Economics
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Computer Engineering and Architecture
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Circuits and VLSI
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Graphics, Visualization, and Imaging
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Human-Computer Interaction
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Intelligent Systems and Computer Vision
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Languages, Compilers, and Operating Systems
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Multi-Agent Systems
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Networking and Systems
- David M. Brooks
- Stephen Chong
- H.T. Kung
- John Gregory Morrisett
- Margo I. Seltzer
- Michael D. Smith
- Matt D. Welsh
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Privacy and Security
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Signal Processing
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Robotics and Control
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Idea Translation and Experiments in the Arts and Sciences
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Social Enterprise
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Start-ups and Technology Transfer
Materials & Devices
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Biophysics and Self-Assembly
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Electromagnetics and Nanoelectronics
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Fluid Mechanics
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Materials Science
- Joanna Aizenberg
- Debra T. Auguste
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Michael Aziz
- David R. Clarke
- Philippe Cluzel
- Cynthia M. Friend
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Evelyn Hu
- Neel Joshi
- Tim Kaxiras
- Charles M. Lieber
- L. Mahadevan
- Vinothan N. Manoharan
- Venkatesh "Venky" Narayanamurti
- Daniel J. Needleman
- Sharad Ramanathan
- Shriram Ramanathan
- Frans Spaepen
- Joost J. Vlassak
- David A. Weitz
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Nanophotonics
- Federico Capasso
- David R. Clarke
- Kenneth B. Crozier
- Jene A. Golovchenko
- Donhee Ham
- Lene V. Hau
- Evelyn Hu
- Marko Loncar
- Vinothan N. Manoharan
- Eric Mazur
- Cherry A. Murray
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Quantum Devices
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Soft Condensed Matter
- Joanna Aizenberg
- Michael P. Brenner
- Philippe Cluzel
- Jene A. Golovchenko
- L. Mahadevan
- Vinothan N. Manoharan
- Cherry A. Murray
- Daniel J. Needleman
- David R. Nelson
- Peter S. Pershan
- Frans Spaepen
- David A. Weitz
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Solid Mechanics
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Surface and Interface Science
Energy and Environmental Systems
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Atmospheric and Climate Modeling
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Energy and Environmental Technologies
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Engineering, Economic Development, and Resource Management
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Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology
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Oceans and Geophysics
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Observation and Field Testing
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Pollution Monitoring
Science, Technology, and Public Policy
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Environment and Sustainability
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Manufacturing
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Science and Engineering Education
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Science Funding, Research and Development, National Security

