At New York Tech, we don’t just imagine what the future could be—we create it in our laboratories and research centers. Tackling critical issues in STEM, business, design, and healthcare, our students pursue innovation alongside faculty experts while harnessing technology to uncover actionable solutions.
Our collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach improves medical therapies, strengthens cyber networks, contributes to more sustainable communities, and fuels the economy. For our students, this immersive environment connects their knowledge with real-world results and prepares them to creatively address complex challenges in their future careers.
Discoveries That Make a Difference
Across engineering, science, architecture, medicine, and business, tech-powered interdisciplinary exploration drives advancements that transform tomorrow’s cities, patient therapies, computer networks, and sustainability efforts.
from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Air Force Research Laboratory/Air Force Office of Scientific Research.
Projects
for NASA, GE HealthCare, START-UP NY, and other industry partners
Awards
to students for their research from the Department of Defense and the American Heart Association.
Through machine learning and data visualization tools, a team of researchers in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences has identified ways to help cities adapt to the growing risks of climate change.
New research from the College of Osteopathic Medicine finds that most United States healthcare professionals believe they lack the necessary training to discuss medical cannabis with their patients.
NYITCOM student Jac Lun Lin will investigate how reduced levels of testosterone put men at a higher risk for developing vascular metabolic complications.
The three-year IDC Foundation grant supports the establishment of the IDC Institute for Design Research and Innovation, creating an integrated ecosystem of the school’s facilities, labs, and centers on the Long Island and New York City campuses.
Students and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Health Professions, and College of Osteopathic Medicine shared research findings at impressive industry conferences.
In his research, Assistant Professor Henry Ruiz, Ph.D., is looking to understand what makes fat cells grow, which could lead to new and improved obesity treatments.
The Future of Biomedical Research
The new Biomedical Research, Innovation, and Imaging Center (BRIIC) is equipped with technology for researchers to tackle new frontiers in disease diagnostics and treatment, advancing research discoveries in life sciences, biomedical tech, and biotechnology, as well as imaging and microscopy.
New York Tech is focused on increasing research activity, grant proposals, diversifying sponsors, and creating a strong foundation for research infrastructure. The goal is to achieve the coveted Research 2 (R2) ”high research activity” status by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, categorizing doctoral-granting universities with the highest performance in key areas associated with research and development.
Designed to empower the next generation of student entrepreneurs, the academy will offer hands-on resources, expert mentorship, and the infrastructure needed to launch startups, develop innovative technologies, and bring new products to market, including support from a $5 million venture fund.
Through faculty guidance, federal grants, and corporate partnerships, our Ph.D. students spearhead original research, gathering and analyzing data and studying hypotheses in cutting-edge facilities. Join them in contributing to discoveries in thriving areas like bioengineering, cybersecurity, machine learning, the anatomical sciences, cancer biology, neuroscience, and musculoskeletal molecular and cell biology.
NASA Contract Propels Students Into Technology Spotlight
Student engineers at the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) are not only decoding patents for NASA, they are also building prototypes to demonstrate their operability. And, for the first time, eight student engineers presented their work publicly to a patent-licensing group from NASA and about 50 entrepreneurs hoping to get their startups off the ground.
From classrooms to labs to the community, we encourage students to embrace inquiry and define the impact of their discoveries. You might develop prototypes for local startups, VR-based therapies, bioprinted organs, or buildings ready to resist climate change. And that’s just the beginning.
It was because of Dr. Sepulveda’s mentorship that I decided to dedicate my Academic Medicine Scholar year expanding on my current research on male aging. Being awarded the American Heart Association scholarship and conducting research brings me one step closer to my goal of being a future physician-scientist and mentor to others.
Working in the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center has definitely taken me on a journey. I’ve gained so much invaluable experience, and I’ve thrived in working on things that I am passionate about. I’m excited to have this practice for my future career.
[Participating in Sigma Xi] was overwhelming, especially since it was my first time participating in a research event organized by a well-known honor society organization. All of what I learned from this experience can be useful after graduation.
Margarette Sanchez Life Sciences and Biomedical Engineering (B.S. ’23)
SOURCE (Symposium on University Research and Creative Expression) is a fantastic opportunity to not only summarize and share the work that we’ve done but also to mingle with our peers and see all they’ve been working on.
Andrew Cecora Business Administration and Osteopathic Medicine (M.B.A. ’24, D.O. ’25)
Understanding the effects of cues on medical image viewing is critical because medical professionals have a limited understanding of how information provided by AI tools might affect how images are viewed. Through my research, I will track where radiologists look, how long they look, how much eye movement is involved, and the efficacy of their eye movement.
At New York Tech, the search for a cure is not only a collective, multidisciplinary effort but also one using technology to improve detection, slow progression, and develop novel therapies.
Focusing on IT, bioengineering, energy, and green technologies, our business accelerator sees students and faculty from across the university collaborate on solutions for our industry partners and local startups.
Through research and rehabilitation, College of Osteopathic Medicine physicians and health experts help athletes train better, address their injuries, and recover from concussions.
Using advanced digital fabrication technology, including computer-controlled laser cutters, 3-D printers, CNC routers, and traditional wood shop machines, the Fab Labs facilitate the production of highly accurate physical models and mock-ups.
A thriving research enterprise is not built by chance, but by cultivating talent, aligning vision, and forging partnerships that transcend disciplines.
