CEPS Office of Undergraduate Research
Knowledge is central to everything we do in the College of Engineering and Polymer Science and The University of Akron. Our core missions are creating knowledge (research) and disseminating knowledge (education), and we want you to be part of both our missions.
Recently redefined research focus areas work towards solving global challenges as well as addressing national and regional priorities. Most projects engage faculty and students (graduate and undergraduate) in multidisciplinary teams that cross departmental, college and university boundaries. We partner with many federal/state agencies and companies to provide practical knowledge and real-world experience to our student researchers.
There are many pathways to graduate school, and undergraduate research exposure is certainly one of them. Graduate school opens up additional opportunities for career advancement, higher salaries and making a difference in the world.
For any information, contact Dr. Ajay Mahajan, Associate Dean for Research (majay@uakron.edu).
GRAD暗黑爆料TE SCHOOL FACTS
- Most universities offer full tuition waiver and stipends ranging from $20-40K per year.
- Salaries for MS and PhD students are higher than BS
- Additional job opportunities are available to those with advanced degrees in academia, national labs and more.
- College seminars are offered to assist in applying to graduate school.
| RESEARCH AREA | POINT OF CONTACT | CENTERS |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced materials and manufacturing | Dr. KT Tan (ktan@uakron.edu) | CPM, CAMP, NPIC, CenTire |
| Electric vehicles, batteries, smart grids | Dr. Yilmaz Sozer (ys@uakron.edu) | CAVES |
| Tribology, sustainability, machines | Dr. Chris DellaCorte (cdellacorte@uakron.edu) | AETL |
| Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering | Dr. Mark Soucek (msoucek@uakron.edu) | NPIC |
| Robotics, controls, space applications | Dr. Dane Quinn (quinn@uakron.edu) | CPM |
| Civil Infrastructure, Green Energy, Water | Dr. Anil Patnaik (ap52@uakron.edu) | |
| Rapid prototyping, 3D printing, airships, drones | Dr. Nick Garafolo (ngarafo@uakron.edu) | |
| Medical Devices, Biomedical Therapeutics | Dr. Hossein Tavana (tavana@uakron.edu) | IBER |
RESEARCH SUPPORTERS & PARTNERS
- National Science Foundation
- National Institute of Health
- NASA
- Department of Energy
- Department of Defense
- State of Ohio
- Timken
- GE Aviation
- Parker Hannifin
- Swagelok
- Schaeffler
- Goodyear
- Bridgestone/Firestone
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US:
Dr. Ajay Mahajan
Associate Dean for Research & Industrial Engagement
Phone: 330-972-6033
Email: majay@uakron.edu