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 and undergrads formulate a new “recipe” for stronger bio-printed tissue
MD Ahasan Habib, Christopher Lewis Undergraduate students Riley Rohauer and Perrin Woods work with Assistant Professor Ahasan Habib to develop hybrid hydrogels that can produce bio-scaffolds for tissue engineering using a novel hybrid...
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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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Latest News
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March 9, 2026
RIT sets course for the future with 2035 Strategic Framework
RIT has launched a new decade-long strategic framework that will guide the university’s priorities, investments, inspiration, and aspirations through 2035.
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February 17, 2026
RIT researchers formulate a new “recipe” for stronger bio-printed tissue
Researchers have developed a solution to finding a compatible gel medium to host human cells and a device that can print the delicate cells safely.
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December 15, 2025
Top stories that shaped RIT in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with milestones, innovation, and inspiring stories from across the RIT community.
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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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