NJIT Makes Research Breakthroughs
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From traumatic brain injury to robotics for space exploration, NJIT faculty are making significant contributions to the world at large while providing an immersive learning experience that prepares students to lead and drive industry transformation. As an R1 Research University by Carnegie Classification®, NJIT is accelerating innovation and making research breakthroughs that improve lives.
NJIT at the Forefront of AI Innovation
At NJIT, AI research is already well-established: 30 faculty members actively engaged in AI research and more than $60 million in annual funding for AI-related projects.
Learn MoreShaping the Future of AI
NJIT’s Grace Wang joins the NJ State Court Artificial Intelligence Committee as their technology expert to help judges and lawyers understand AI’s role in the legal system.
Learn MoreEstablishing the Grace Hopper AI Research Institute
NJIT is investing over $10 million to expand its artificial intelligence initiatives, establishing the Grace Hopper AI Research Institute and enhancing AI research across various fields.
Learn MoreTraining the AI Workforce
The Department of Data Science in the Ying Wu College of Computing is launching two new graduate programs in artificial intelligence during the 2023 academic year.
Learn MoreDesigning Solutions with AI
NJIT’s Aritra Dasgupta is the recipient of two collaborative National Science Foundation (NSF) grants from the Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS) and the Future of Work (FW-HTF) programs.
Learn MoreMaking the Future of Data Science
Through innovative data-driven research, NJIT is helping to solve complex problems across various industries while advancing data science.
Learn MoreEngineering is the Economy
Engineering serves as the powerhouse behind the US economy, shaping economic growth, competitiveness, and innovation.
Learn MoreRanked #1 Public Best Value College in NJ by the Wall Street Journal
New Jersey Institute of Technology ranks in the top 50 in three key metrics among the public and private schools selected for the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 list of the Best Colleges in the U.S.
Learn MoreNJIT Renews its R1 Status from Carnegie
This continued recognition reflects NJIT’s commitment to cutting-edge research, innovation and the advancement of knowledge.
Learn MoreFeatured Student Research
Exceptional research experience is provided to students at all levels.
Recent Projects
“I was able to get research experience during my freshmen year, which is really cool.”
Madhusan Duwadi
Class of 2022

“I am now launching a medical device startup based on rehabilitative technology.”
Kaila Trawitzki
Class of 2018

“I work on nanobubbles. My target is to help develop simple, cheap, eco-friendly and safe technologies for all parts of the world.”
Ahmed Khaled Abdella
Class of 2017
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NJIT Earns Highest Research Rating (R1)
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U.S. patents and patents pending held by NJIT