Research

Research is how New York Tech makes the world a better place. Our faculty and students work together on interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial approaches to tackle the world's biggest challenges in STEM areas, including technology, medicine, design, management, healthcare, and much more. From undergraduate research opportunities in engineering, architecture, life sciences, to advanced research conducted by our medical students, researchers at New York Tech fight the war on cybercrime, improve therapies for patients battling Parkinson's, Ehlers Danlos, heart, and kidney diseases, and develop designs and solutions for a safer, more sustainable future.

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Features and Videos

Celebrating Research and Scholarship

Faculty and staff gathered at NYIT de Seversky Mansion to celebrate one another’s academic research and achievements at the annual Faculty Scholars recognition event.

Renovated Engineering Labs Unveiled on New York City Campus

The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences held its grand opening of newly renovated laboratory spaces, poised to provide students with a state-of-the-art research experience.

Preventing Blood Clots in Gamers

A new study from the Center for Esports Medicine analyzes whether compression sleeves worn below the knee or short walking breaks can enhance blood flow and reduce blood clot risk in gamers.

Research Aims To Improve Understanding of RSV Vaccines

A timely study by an NYITCOM student and professor could help combat misinformation and hesitancy surrounding the first FDA-approved RSV vaccines.

Study ‘Zooms’ in on Video Call Engagement

A study by psychology expert Melissa Huey, Ph.D., reveals which Zoom features improve focus—and which ones may not.

Student Conducts Eye Movement Research

Psychology student Ola Abozid received a $3,350 scholarship supporting her research that tracks the eye movements of radiologists while viewing medical images.

February is American Heart Month

In recognition of American Heart Month, New York Tech News looks back at recent highlights of NYITCOM’s esteemed cardiovascular research and awards.

Non-Drug Treatment May Offer Relief for Migraine Sufferers

A National Institutes of Health-funded study by NYITCOM-Arkansas’ Jennifer Xie, Ph.D., suggests osteopathic physicians are uniquely positioned to assist migraine patients.

News Spotlight

Woman scientist using lab machinery in new engineering and biology lab

New Lab Fosters Interdisciplinary Research in Engineering and Biology

In 2020, New York Institute of Technology opened the Biomedical Sciences and Bioengineering Laboratory, allowing faculty to train students and pursue interdisciplinary research.Read the story



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Research Centers

  • Center for Cancer Research

    Multidisciplinary approaches are used to study the mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression, develop innovative technologies for earlier cancer detection and diagnosis, and discover novel cancer therapy

  • Center for Facility and Infrastructure Systems

    Conducts research that identifies improvements to buildings and other structures, demonstrating effective programs for implementing upgrades

  • Center for Water Resources Management

    Develops and advances innovative practices, solutions, legal strategies, and management of a range of water resource settings

  • Entrepreneurship & Technology Innovation Center

    Focuses on IT and cybersecurity; bioengineering and medical devices; and energy and green technologies

  • Global Health

    Explores risk factors, causes of disease, and determinants of healthcare/delivery systems

  • NYITCOM

    Specialties include anatomy, biomedical, family medicine, OMM, and clinical specialties

  • Sports Medicine

    Specialties include OMM, physical and occupational therapies, training, nutrition, and concussion and injury prevention and treatment