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Faculty & research

Faculty & research

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The UW College of Engineering is a leader in discovery and innovation that serves the public good. We translate breakthrough research into real-world solutions — improving lives, strengthening communities and fueling Washington’s economic growth.

Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest’s innovation hub, and as part of a top public research university, we bring together disciplines, industries and communities to take on today’s most pressing challenges. Our students are active contributors to this work — learning through hands-on research that prepares them to create, innovate and lead. From advancing health care to driving sustainable technologies, our research is guided by purpose and powered by excellence.

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Our faculty

With nearly 300 faculty, we advance health care, strengthen infrastructure, shape natural disaster resilience and drive quantum innovation — transforming research into real-world solutions for the public good.

Faculty Finder
A comprehensive directory of faculty from across the College and its departments

Faculty honors

New faculty

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Research

Research is how we put ideas into action. We create, test and innovate with purpose, partnering across disciplines and industries to solve challenges locally and globally. We are committed to driving discoveries that make a lasting difference.

Research centers and institutes

Undergraduate research programs

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Faculty resources

Our educators have access to programs and services focused on developing and supporting a diverse academic and research community.

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Research and funding resources

Office for the Advancement of Engineering Teaching & Learning

ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change