Pioneering research and innovation
The University at Buffalo — flagship of the SUNY System — is a worldwide leader in research, education and emerging technology. UB is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), ranks third in the U.S. and first in New York State for innovation and is the #1 public university in New York State for research activity.
Here, our researchers dedicate their intellect and passion to addressing the world’s toughest problems head-on. Today's breakthroughs result in tomorrow’s cures, stronger materials, sustainable solutions and resilient communities – creating a better, bolder, brighter future for all.
UB researchers are pioneers of progress, relentlessly innovating to transform our future. We recruit and retain the leading minds of our time by providing access to funding, state-of-the-art facilities, top computing power and a collaborative, supportive environment.
UB is committed to supporting research that develops groundbreaking solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.
Artificial Intelligence
Realizing AI for good for more than five decades in sectors including health, education, information integrity, biometrics and life and biomedical sciences.
Arts and Humanities
Advancing knowledge and research in subjects that engage the human spirit and condition by supporting creative and performing artists, digital scholarship and applied research in fields such as ontology, disability studies and cognitive science.
Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology
Driving medical discoveries and technological and scientific breakthroughs to improve the health of patients and around the world through our renowned research centers and institutes.
Business, Management and Law
Utilizing novel approaches, we are leading exploration and application in the social impact of management, business analytics, law and social policy and entrepreneurship.
Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing and Cybersecurity
Developing ground-breaking solutions across a spectrum of issues and disciplines including materials informatics, earthquake engineering, space cybersecurity, sustainable manufacturing and advanced robotics, resulting in practical applications and technology transfer.
Environment and Sustainability
Understanding complex environmental issues that affect every aspect of our lives including water supply, biodiversity, homeland security, transportation and more, and leading the charge to create a sustainable world for all.
Human Health and Welfare
Taking on humanity’s critical issues to improve health and wellness, address social determinants of health, bridging the gaps in health care disparities and more through research in UB’s renowned health-related schools and social research institutes and centers.
Microelectronics and Semiconductors
Positioning UB as a leader in the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub to drive innovation, improve the nation’s power grid and develop energy efficient microelectronics, widegap semiconductors for power electronics and high-efficiency photovoltaics.
The University at Buffalo’s latest Research and Innovation Report highlights a year of transformative achievements that are driving economic growth, scientific discovery, and real-world impact. The report showcases UB’s leadership in advancing deep-tech commercialization, supporting startups, and fostering industry collaborations through its Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP), which has guided more than 400 ventures and created over 400 jobs since 2006, while generating an annual economic impact of $200 million. These accomplishments underscore UB’s pivotal role in translating research into solutions that benefit society, strengthen regional and state economies, and address global challenges.
Transforming the future of research
Driving Medical Breakthroughs
Many dramatic medical advances that have tangibly improved patients’ lives started in the labs of UB researchers. Cystic fibrosis patients now lead rich, productive lives into adulthood, thanks to research conducted at UB, while more children with high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma survive their disease because of a UB-led clinical trial. Ongoing research is leading to novel treatments for Type 1 diabetes, closing in on a vaccine for Alzheimer’s and improving the safety and availability of a lifesaving drug for heart failure.
Realizing AI for Good
UB researchers are tackling pressing societal challenges with cutting-edge AI. One team is developing tools to support children with dyslexia and other speech and language disorders, addressing a national shortage of therapists. Another is fighting online disinformation through various means, including a free deepfake detection tool. And researchers across the university are harnessing Empire AI’s supercomputer, based at UB, to expand mental health care, enhance medical imaging, accelerate drug discovery and more.
Engineering Clean Energy
UB researchers are advancing cleaner, cheaper ways to power the world. They’re working to commercialize new membrane technology designed to replace energy-intensive molecule separation methods used in drug and food production (which would also lower the costs of many everyday goods). They’re developing affordable catalysts to make the use of hydrogen—a clean but costly fuel—more practical. And as AI demands surge, UB engineers are building energy-efficient microelectronics to ease the strain on power grids across the country.
See how research improves our lives
As the #36 ranked public research university in the U.S., UB is a place where you’ll make a real difference. Here, you can follow your passion, apply your knowledge and collaborate with other top minds to tackle the world's most complex challenges.
Where Curiosity Meets Cutting-Edge Research
At UB, we push the boundaries of what's possible. From pioneering robotics and AI to uncovering the secrets of our world, curiosity drives us forward. Here, at one of the nation’s leading public research universities and New York’s flagship, is where it all begins.
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