Research
In the College of Engineering Technology, we are dedicated to pioneering impactful solutions across three core areas: Forging Our Future by building the next generation of technological infrastructure, Expanding Human Capacity through advancements that augment human potential and interaction and moving Toward a Sustainable Society by developing resilient and environmentally conscious solutions. Our research drives innovation that benefits industry, society, and the planet.
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Featured Work
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Faculty-researcher is pioneering self-healing materials for 3D printing
Christopher Lewis Imagine a 3D-printed part that never needs replacement! We're pioneering self-healing materials for 3D printing. This groundbreaking technology, led by CET faculty researcher Dr. Christopher Lewis,...
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Next-Gen Hearing: Assistant Professor is Training AI to Power Personalized Audio
Hwan Shim CET Assistant Professor Hwan Shim is building the next generation of personalized audio. Shim was recently awarded nearly $750,000 in NIH funding to develop technology that trains AI and machine...
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Researchers discover solutions to build stronger bridges
Civil ET students, Albert Petry and James Warren, worked with Amanda Bao, professor of civil engineering technology, to validate structural design options for bridges that can improve longevity,...
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Research team awarded grant from NIST to develop new standards-based educational modules
Lisa Greenwood, Jennifer Schneider New work includes topics in smart energy grid security, sustainability and infrastructure resiliency to climate change.
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Faculty-researcher joins national organizations to help improve personal protective equipment
Jennifer Schneider Jennifer Schneider will collaborate on U.S. National Academies Standing Committee and CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Student-Professor Duo's Cutting-Edge Prosthetic Sensor Research
Leila Daly, a fifth-year computer engineering technology student, is working with assistant professor, Krittika Goyal, to develop a sensor system for a more touch-responsive prosthetic finger that’s...
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Latest News
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December 3, 2025
Opening of new Research Building will position RIT at the ‘forefront of discovery’
RIT’s new Research Building officially opened its doors Dec. 2, and inside, faculty and students are gearing up to usher in a new era of discovery on campus.
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November 19, 2025
Manifesting quantum: How RIT researchers are navigating the next frontier of physics
RIT researchers are zeroing in on quantum photonics, the creation, control, and detection of light. Photonics has long been a specialty of the university. RIT led the team that developed the first quantum photonic wafer, which is key to the future of mass-produced quantum communication systems.
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October 15, 2025
Researchers develop self-healing materials to improve 3D-printing processes
Self-healing materials are being developed by RIT researchers to further improve additive manufacturing, specifically 3D-printed products, to make them stronger and more resilient.
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September 30, 2025
Audio engineer awarded funding to improve and personalize hearing devices and headphones
Today’s audio devices are sophisticated, but some underperform in noisy or distracting environments. To address these challenges, Hwan Shim and his research group developed a prototype headset to provide neurofeedback information.
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