Explore the Latest Research at NJIT
From traumatic brain injury to robotics for space exploration, NJIT faculty are making significant contributions to the world at large while providing an immersive learning experience that prepares students to lead and drive industry transformation. As an R1 Research University by Carnegie Classification®, NJIT is accelerating innovation and making research breakthroughs that improve lives.
Ranked in The Wall Street Journal's Best Colleges in the U.S. List
NJIT is the second-highest ranked public university in the Wall Street Journal's 2024 list of the Best Colleges in the U.S.
Learn MoreDesigning Consumer and Business Goods
NJIT design student Juliana Schlichting discusses the opportunities that pursuing a double major in Industrial Design and History has given her.
Learn MoreDesigning Functionality
Interior Design alumna, Fatima Zahra, is building on her knowledge and creativity to pursue her dream: designing and owning a restaurant.
Learn MoreDesigning for Tourism
Professors at the Hillier College of Architecture and Design led a group of NJIT students on a study abroad trip to Austria where they worked on the redesign of a public space.
Learn MoreDesigning the Future of City Infrastructure
Advisors from NJIT’s Hillier College of Architecture and Design are leading a coalition that pushed for a change to the Newark Airport’s surrounding areas, backed by the Port Authority of NY and NJ.
Learn MoreNJIT Ranks No. 1 in The New York Times College Ranking Tool
A new online tool from The New York Times ranks NJIT No. 1 among all public universities nationally when you prioritize high alumni earnings, economic mobility and academic profile.
Learn MoreFeatured Student Research
Exceptional research experience is provided to students at all levels.
Recent Projects
“I’m working on microfluidic biosensors for cancer detection. We hope this technology will replace invasive biopsies. ”
Mehnaz Mursalat
Class of 2020
“Department of Physics provided me with skills and resources to perform and present research in four different countries.”
Dylan Renaud
Class of 2018
“I am gaining an excellent research experience at NJIT that is preparing me for my goal, which is to be a general surgeon.”
Tinghan Zhao
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NJIT Earns Highest Research Rating (R1)
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U.S. patents and patents pending held by NJIT