Research Innovation

Drexel is a world-class comprehensive research institution committed to use-inspired research with real-world applications.

From individual faculty to lab teams, Drexel Engineering supports multidisciplinary research initiatives, bringing together thought leaders with the breadth of expertise necessary to tackle complex and challenging issues. We invite you to pursue joint interdisciplinary research projects with us as you seek ideas and test the viability of concepts through access to thought leaders and research experts in engineering.

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Drexel Engineers Use Fluorescent Imaging to Predict Battery Performance Before Assembly image

Drexel Engineers Use Fluorescent Imaging to Predict Battery Performance Before Assembly

A new technique combining fluorescent microscopy and machine learning can forecast lithium-ion battery capacity before cells are assembled, potentially transforming manufacturing quality control and reducing costly scrap rates in electric vehicle production.

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Drexel Engineers Develop High Fidelity Numerical Model for a Bio-Inspired Sea Lion Robot image

Drexel Engineers Develop High Fidelity Numerical Model for a Bio-Inspired Sea Lion Robot

The team built a validated digital model that predicts how their flipper-powered robotic sea lion swims, offering engineers a powerful new framework for designing articulated underwater vehicles.

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Drexel Engineers Develop Tool to Predict Fatigue Crack Growth in Aircraft Fuselages image

Drexel Engineers Develop Tool to Predict Fatigue Crack Growth in Aircraft Fuselages

New researched has developed a novel way to predict how tiny cracks in aircraft fuselages grow and join together over time. The work could help engineers design safer aircraft and develop better maintenance schedules.

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Drexel Engineers Use Fluorescent Imaging to Predict Battery Performance Before Assembly image
Drexel Engineers Develop High Fidelity Numerical Model for a Bio-Inspired Sea Lion Robot image
Drexel Engineers Develop Tool to Predict Fatigue Crack Growth in Aircraft Fuselages image