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Polytechnic Research

Driving Innovation Through Collaborative Research

With $17M in annual awards, over $100M in proposals, and $15M in research expenditures, Purdue Polytechnic Institute fuels impactful, interdisciplinary research aligned with Purdue’s strategic priorities in technology, health, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.

The Office of Research supports faculty, students, and industry partners in planning, obtaining, and managing research projects, ensuring excellence at every stage. Explore opportunities, connect with experts, and join us in driving innovation with global significance.

Purdue Polytechnic Strategic Research Priorities

Applied AI Research Center

Applies AI and data analytics to transportation and other real-world systems through deployable, human-centered solutions.

Smart Cities and Transportation

Showcases research that applies AI and smart infrastructure to improve urban environments, construction processes, transportation and community resilience.

Intelligent Manufacturing

Highlights advanced manufacturing research, automation, robotics, cyber-physical systems, and workforce-ready innovation for next-generation industry.

Digital Health

Emphasizes technology-enabled health solutions, connected care, data analytics, and practical applications that improve health outcomes and access.

Cybersecurity

Features research in secure systems, privacy, cyber resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and applied cybersecurity education and innovation.

University Mission-Aligned Research

Connects Polytechnic research strengths to Purdue’s broader strategic research ecosystem and interdisciplinary initiatives: Purdue Computes - IPAI - CERIAS - One Health - Digital Forestry

Faculty Research
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Research Interests

Search all faculty research interests and find faculty that are interested in the research you do. All faculty interests are self reported. Link to faculty profile and read their bios to learn more.

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Research Labs

Purdue Polytechnic's research labs drive innovation in energy, sustainability, robotics, and manufacturing, bridging academia and industry to develop breakthrough technologies for the digital enterprise.

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Research Centers

At Purdue Polytechnic, our centers are at the heart of cutting-edge research and innovation. Each center is dedicated to addressing the most pressing challenges in technology, aviation, urban development, robotics, and more.

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Research Awards

This is a database of faculty research awards won by Purdue Polytechnic Institute faculty. Updated monthly,  this list provides a cross reference of projects that you can collaborate on.

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Research Interests

Search all faculty research interests and find faculty that are interested in the research you do. All faculty interests are self reported. Link to faculty profile and read their bios to learn more.

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Research Grants

This is a database of faculty research awards won by Purdue Polytechnic Institute faculty. Updated monthly, this list provides a cross reference of projects that you can collaborate on.

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Research News