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Tapping into the unseen systems around us to surface new solutions.

  • Disease transmission
  • Big Data bias
  • Optimized digital platforms
  • Mapping disease patterns
  • Operational efficiency
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Cognitive and brain health

Human-centered ways to tap the mind’s complexity and resilience.

  • Alzheimer’s
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  • Aging
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Making wireless communications faster and more efficient and secure.

  • Underwater IoT
  • 6G innovation
  • Implantable medical devices
  • Blockchain technologies
  • Secure IoT devices
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Join forward-thinking collaborations laser focused on their work’s impact on health, security, and sustainability throughout the world. 

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Learn about our doctoral research programs and one-of-a-kind opportunities to take time outside of your research group to work in industry, government, or academia. 

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Undergraduate research

Undergraduate research is a priority at Northeastern. Find a rich array of ways to support and collaborate in the lab, on campus and off.

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Breakthroughs begin here

From our campuses across the U.S. and Canada to the U.K., our research teams drive innovation across borders. Explore how Northeastern’s institutes and centers are purpose-built for collaboration, discovery, and real-world impact. 

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Building forward-thinking collaborations and staying laser focused on their work’s impact in the world. These qualities define our esteemed faculty and research experts—propelling their leadership across disciplines.

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  • Raymond Fu Professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer sciences Pioneer in computer vision, human-machine interaction, and AI technology commercialization
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  • Ted Landsmark Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs Eminent scholar on social justice, civil rights, and urban policy
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  • Meryl Alper Assistant professor of communication studies Leading expert on social, cultural, and health implications of communication technologies, particularly children and families’ technology use
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  • Kimberly Eddleston Schulze Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Leading authority on entrepreneurship and family businesses
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