Research
Research in the College of Design and Engineering Studies brings together ways of thinking, making, and problem-solving across design, engineering, the arts, and the sciences. Faculty and students collaborate to explore how built environments, digital tools, materials, and artistic practices shape communities and industries.
Integrated Microsystems for the Future
Research led by Professor Ved Gund explores the use of microscale electromechanical materials and systems to build actuators and transducers for low-power computation, harsh environment operation, and physical sensors. His research investigates sustainable design at the intersection of science and engineering.
Biomaterials and Regenerative Design
Computational Knitting and Textile Systems
CoDES faculty research explores computational knitting as a platform for experimentation in textiles, soft robotics, and responsive materials. Using a state-of-the-art knitting machine in the Textiles Hub, this work investigates how code, structure, and material behavior can generate new forms of sustainable and functional design.
