Boundless Ideas
At Case School of Engineering, research isn’t confined to siloes. We work across disciplines to drive discovery, developing innovative solutions to some of the most urgent issues facing our planet. And what’s more—we offer countless opportunities for students to take part in moving change forward.
By the Numbers
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Academic Departments
We’re home to eight specialized academic departments. From interdisciplinary efforts to advance the future of biomedically engineered prosthetics to projects dedicated to producing or extracting high-value metals and more, there’s no shortage of inspiring projects at Case School of Engineering—and students at all levels have the chance to get involved.
Centers and Institutes
Providing expert staff and specialized analytical equipment to solve materials characterization challenges. Advancing energy initiatives including energy storage, solar, and emerging technologies. These are just a few of the focuses of our many centers and institutes which serve as learning environments for the many students who gain experience in them.
Experiential Learning
Students at Case School of Engineering don’t just learn about research findings—they’re an essential part of the research enterprise. Here, you can gain lab experience as an undergraduate through coursework, paid research positions and co-op placements, allowing you to gain co-author listings on published findings while you help make a difference in the world.
“I find immense joy in every single day spent in the lab. The challenging nature of the work ignites my creativity and passion, driving me to explore new possibilities. What excites me the most is witnessing substantial progress."
Research in Action
Anirban Sen Gupta joined CWRU for its collaborative interdisciplinary environment to house his research on biosynthetic blood to treat excessive bleeding. His laboratory has grown from two undergraduate and two master’s students to a mid-sized biopharmaceutical company.
Making Headlines
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August 19, 2026Four Case School of Engineering faculty members are tackling some of today's most complex scientific and technological challenges—from making artificial intelligence (AI) more trustworthy and manufacturing more efficient, to creating robots that can provide emotional support and a more humanlike… -
August 14, 2026Last month, Chengyu Li, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Case Western Reserve University, received the Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting Rising Star (FEDSM) Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. This prestigious award recognizes early-career… -
August 14, 2026Gourav Datta, assistant professor of electrical, computer and systems engineering at Case School of Engineering, and a team of researchers were recently awarded a $912,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to investigate resilient and energy-efficient generative AI for secure hospital…
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