Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL)Director: Evan Foreman, emf27@drexel.edu
Purpose: To develop, test and disseminate new behavioral and technological solutions to the problems of obesity, poor diet, sedentariness and disordered eating. |
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Center for Systematic Biology & EvolutionPurpose: Scientists in the Center conduct research into biodiversity, ecology, evolution, molecular systematics, and paleontology. |
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Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies (ExCITe) CenterDirector: Youngmoo Kim, ykim@drexel.edu
Purpose: To inspire transdisciplinary research and discovery connecting technology and communities. |
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Center for the Advancement of STEM Teaching & Learning (CASTLE)Director: Adam Fontecchio, Fontecchio@drexel.edu
Purpose: To affect institutional change in STEM teaching and learning across the educational spectrum by conducting, catalyzing and supporting fundamental research. |
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Center for Neuro-BusinessDirector: Rajneesh Suri, surir@drexel.edu
Purpose: To create and implement solutions to key business challenges facing industry, government and society. |
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Center for Visual and Decision Informatics (CVDI)Director: Tony Hu, xh29@drexel.edu
Purpose: 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. |
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Metadata Research CenterContact: mrc.metadata@drexel.edu
Purpose: To advance research in metadata, semantics, and ontologies. |
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The Center for Games, Artificial Intelligence, and Media Systems (GAIMS Center)Director: Jichen Zhu, jz435@drexel.edu
Purpose: To explore the intersection of AI and media systems, such as computer games, serious games, gamification, and intelligent user interfaces. |
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Center for Functional FabricsDirector: Genevieve Dion, gdion@drexel.edu
Purpose: 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. |
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The Lindy Institute for Urban InnovationDirector: Harris Steinberg, hms88@drexel.edu
Purpose: 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. |
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Center for Hunger-Free CommunitiesDirector: Mariana Chilton, mmc33@drexel.edu
Purpose: To develop innovative, empirically-tested solutions to the challenges of hunger and economic insecurity. |
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Center for Public Health Readiness and CommunicationDirector: Esther Chernak, dec48@drexel.edu
Purpose: To build public health infrastructure and capacity for disaster response and recovery, and enhance community preparedness and resilience. |
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Drexel Urban Health CollaborativeDirector: Ana Diez Roux, avd37@drexel.edu
Purpose: 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. |
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Center for Nonviolence and Social JusticeDirector: John Rich, jrich@drexel.edu
Purpose: To promote health, nonviolence and social justice through trauma informed practice, research, professional development, and advocacy for policy change. |
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Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST)Director: Jennifer Taylor, jat65@drexel.edu
Purpose: To support the fire and rescue service through objective data collection and analysis on safety culture, stress, mental health, and injury. |
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Center for Molecular Diagnostics & Genome ResearchDirector: Laird Jackson, laird.jackson@drexelmed.edu
Purpose: 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. |
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Institute for Molecular Medicine & Infectious DiseaseDirector: Brian Wigdahl, bw45@drexel.edu
Purpose: To conduct research and training focused on diagnosis, treatment, prevention and clinical management of infectious disease, cancer, and metabolic and genetic disorders. |
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A. J. Drexel Autism InstituteDirector: Diana Robins, dlr76@drexel.edu
Purpose: To apply a public health science approach to understanding and addressing the challenges of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). |
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A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute (DNI)Director: Yury Gogotsi, yg36@drexel.edu
Purpose: 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. |
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Center for Business AnalyticsDirector: Diana Jones, dej36@drexel.edu
Purpose: 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. |
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C&J Nyheim Plasma InstituteDirector: Alexander Fridman, fridman@drexel.edu
Purpose: 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. |
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Center for Labor Markets and PolicyDirector: Paul Harrington, harrington@drexel.edu
Purpose: 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. |
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Center for Science, Technology and SocietyDirector: Chloe Silverman, cbs78@drexel.edu
Purpose: To systematically address our world’s most pressing technoscientific challenges and their social implications. |
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