Centers, Institutes & Collaborations
Drexel is home to research centers and institutes that are the locus of research for collaborative groups of investigators pushing the frontiers of knowledge forward. These centrally reporting centers and institutes support all aspects of the learning, teaching and research pursuits for our faculty, staff and students. Bridging disciplines across school boundaries, they drive research innovation across domains as varied as autism, cybersecurity and energy.
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| Centers & Institutes | School/College Affiliation | Type | Research Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL)Director: Evan Foreman, emf27@drexel.eduPurpose: To develop, test and disseminate new behavioral and technological solutions to the problems of obesity, poor diet, sedentariness and disordered eating. |
CoAS |
Center |
Applied |
Center for Systematic Biology & EvolutionPurpose: Scientists in the Center conduct research into biodiversity, ecology, evolution, molecular systematics, and paleontology. |
ANS |
Center |
Basic |
Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies (ExCITe) CenterDirector: Youngmoo Kim, ykim@drexel.eduPurpose: To inspire transdisciplinary research and discovery connecting technology and communities. |
COE |
Center |
Basic |
Center for the Advancement of STEM Teaching & Learning (CASTLE)Director: Adam Fontecchio, Fontecchio@drexel.eduPurpose: To affect institutional change in STEM teaching and learning across the educational spectrum by conducting, catalyzing and supporting fundamental research. |
COE |
Center |
Applied |
Center for Neuro-BusinessDirector: Rajneesh Suri, surir@drexel.eduPurpose: To create and implement solutions to key business challenges facing industry, government and society. |
LeBow |
Center |
Applied |
Center for Visual and Decision Informatics (CVDI)Director: Tony Hu, xh29@drexel.eduPurpose: To develop the next-generation visual and decision support tools and techniques that enable decision-makers to significantly improve the way their organization’s information is organized and interpreted. |
CCI |
Center |
Sponsored |
Metadata Research CenterContact: mrc.metadata@drexel.eduPurpose: To advance research in metadata, semantics, and ontologies. |
CCI |
Center |
Basic |
Center for Functional FabricsDirector: Genevieve Dion, gdion@drexel.eduPurpose: To further the field of functional fabrics and to foster the creation of innovative textile platforms that will transform the way we work, live and interact with the world. |
Westphal |
Center |
Basic |
The Lindy Institute for Urban InnovationDirector: Harris Steinberg, hms88@drexel.eduPurpose: To forge innovative strategies to equitably advance cities, drawing inspiration from Drexel’s commitment to civic engagement and experiential education to train the next generation of urban leaders. |
Westphal |
Institute |
Applied |
Center for Hunger-Free CommunitiesDirector: Mariana Chilton, mmc33@drexel.eduPurpose: To develop innovative, empirically-tested solutions to the challenges of hunger and economic insecurity. |
DSPH |
Center |
Basic |
Center for Public Health Readiness and CommunicationDirector: Esther Chernak, dec48@drexel.eduPurpose: To build public health infrastructure and capacity for disaster response and recovery, and enhance community preparedness and resilience. |
DSPH |
Center |
Applied |
Drexel Urban Health CollaborativeDirector: Ana Diez Roux, avd37@drexel.eduPurpose: To improve health in cities by increasing scientific knowledge and public awareness of urban health challenges and opportunities, and by identifying and promoting actions and policies that improve population health and reduce health inequities. |
DSPH |
Center |
Applied |
Center for Nonviolence and Social JusticeDirector: Auturo Zinny, aaz42@drexel.eduPurpose: To promote health, nonviolence and social justice through trauma informed practice, research, professional development, and advocacy for policy change. |
DSPH |
Center |
Applied |
Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST)Director: Jennifer Taylor, jat65@drexel.eduPurpose: To support the fire and rescue service through objective data collection and analysis on safety culture, stress, mental health, and injury. |
DSPH |
Center |
Basic |
Center for Molecular Diagnostics & Genome ResearchDirector: Laird Jackson, laird.jackson@drexelmed.eduPurpose: To develop molecular and genetic techniques applicable to the clinical setting where the primary research area is the development of new methods for non-invasive prenatal genetic screening and diagnosis. |
CoM |
Center |
Applied |
Institute for Molecular Medicine & Infectious DiseaseDirector: Brian Wigdahl, bw45@drexel.eduPurpose: To conduct research and training focused on diagnosis, treatment, prevention and clinical management of infectious disease, cancer, and metabolic and genetic disorders. |
CoM |
Institute |
Basic |
A. J. Drexel Autism InstituteDirector: Diana Robins, dlr76@drexel.eduPurpose: To apply a public health science approach to understanding and addressing the challenges of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). |
|
Institute |
Applied |
A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute (DNI)Director: Yury Gogotsi, yg36@drexel.eduPurpose: To coordinate interdisciplinary research, education and outreach, and strategic partnerships in nanomaterials for all of Drexel University. Faculty, students, and industry partners collaborate in activities ranging from core research to improving the public’s understanding and interest in nanoscale materials. |
CoE |
Institute |
Applied |
Center for Business AnalyticsDirector: Diana Jones, dej36@drexel.eduPurpose: To provide a platform for student-faculty collaboration across disciplines in analytics, generating meaningful insight and improved outcomes for companies through analysis and technical expertise. |
LeBow |
Center |
Applied |
C&J Nyheim Plasma InstituteDirector: Alexander Fridman, fridman@drexel.eduPurpose: To maintain an internationally recognized research program in plasma science and engineering, helping to ensure the U.S. remains a world-leader in this field; Translate NPI research outcomes into products and services that benefit society. |
CoE |
Institute |
Applied |
Center for Labor Markets and PolicyDirector: Paul Harrington, harrington@drexel.eduPurpose: To be an applied research, teaching and technical consulting unit within Drexel University that is focused on a variety of human resource development issues and their connections to the labor market. |
SoE |
Center |
Basic |
Center for Science, Technology and SocietyDirector: Chloe Silverman, cbs78@drexel.eduPurpose: To systematically address our world’s most pressing technoscientific challenges and their social implications. |
CoAS |
Center |
Basic |