Research Focus
Regionally, nationally, and globally important research focused on energy, water, engineering in medicine, infrastructure, nanotechnology, and big data/data visualization.
Engineering Research with Real Impact
Whitacre College of Engineering faculty, undergraduate students, and graduate students pursue basic and applied research that generates new knowledge and creates technical solutions to society’s challenges — all in an environment committed to individual student success.
The college has a rich history of internationally recognized research coupled with high-quality, well-developed research programs. Our faculty members are committed to discovery and to preparing future engineers who will impact society through new scientific and technological advances.
Research Priorities
Research in the Whitacre College of Engineering spans disciplines and addresses complex challenges facing communities, industries, and the world.
Energy
Research in pulsed power, power electronics, wind energy, renewable and alternative energy, and enhanced oil and gas recovery.
Water
Research focused on water resources, conservation, desalination, and long-term water sustainability.
Engineering in Medicine
Research connecting engineering with medical imaging, biomaterials, biomedical systems, and nano-biotechnology.
Infrastructure
Research in transportation, wind science and engineering, ergonomics, and systems that support resilient communities.
Nanotechnology
Research involving nanoscale and microscale devices, materials, nano-energetics, polymers, and advanced materials.
Big Data & Visualization
Research in intelligent software systems, process systems engineering, data visualization, and data-driven engineering solutions.
Existing Center, Institute, or Consortium-Based Research
- Pulsed Power and Power Electronics
- Wind Science and Engineering
- Nanoscale and Microscale Devices and Materials
- Multidisciplinary Research in Transportation
- Water Resources and Conservation
- Ergonomics
- Enhanced Oil and Gas Recovery
- Medical Imaging
- Intelligent Software Systems
- Process Systems Engineering
- Polymers and Advanced Materials
Expanding Areas of Research
- Perchlorates
- Nano-Energetics
- Wind Energy and Water Desalination
- Bioengineering: Biomaterials, Biomedical, Nano-Biotechnology
- Renewable and Alternative Energy
Materials Characterization Center
The Texas Tech University Materials Characterization Center is designed to support a complete range of materials studies, including synthesis, analytical characterization, and applications testing.
Contact Research Leadership
For more information on specific research areas in the Whitacre College of Engineering, visit the Research Centers and Institutes page or contact:
Associate Dean for Research
Texas Tech University
100 Engineering Center
Box 43103
Lubbock, TX 79409-3103
Phone: 806.742.3451
Fax: 806.742.3493
Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering
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