Research
The UH Mānoa College of Engineering is proud to serve as the hub of engineering research and teaching excellence for the Pacific region. As a prestigious R1 research university, UH is one of the few U.S. institutions to hold simultaneous Land, Sea, Space, and Sun Grant designations. Our diverse group of faculty come from around the globe and include Fulbright scholars, NSF Faculty Early Career Awardees, and other distinguished researchers who are world-renowned experts in their fields.
To learn more about current research at the College of Engineering, please visit the respective departmental pages for Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Water Resources Research Center, the Hawaiʻi Advanced Wireless Technologies Institute (HAWTI), and the Space Science and Engineering Initiative (SSEI).
We offer robust research opportunities for our undergraduate students alongside traditional graduate research engagements. Our popular Vertically Integrated Projects and Research Experiences for Undergraduates programs highlight our commitment to supporting undergraduate research and innovation at the highest levels.
In the News
UH Mānoa researchers selected for national effort to advance AI-driven science
July 27, 2026
Each project is eligible for Phase I awards of $500,000–$750,000 over nine months. The post UH Mānoa researchers selected for national effort to advance AI-driven science first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.
NSF award supports UH research on safer drinking water after fuel contamination
July 08, 2026
The CAREER program is among the National Science Foundation's most notable awards for early-career faculty. The post NSF award supports UH research on safer drinking water after fuel contamination first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.
UH students gain pathway into semiconductor boom
June 17, 2026
The new initiative aims to better connect students with educational opportunities, hands-on training, internships and industry partnerships. The post UH students gain pathway into semiconductor boom first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.
NVIDIA grant boosts UH Mānoa research in AI-powered wireless networks
June 12, 2026
The team aims to develop practical solutions for future wireless networks while addressing challenges relevant to Hawaiʻi’s transportation, logistics and critical infrastructure sectors. The post NVIDIA grant boosts UH Mānoa research in AI-powered wireless networks first...
UH awarded $600K NSF grant for next gen quantum research
May 29, 2026
Quantum sensors are highly sensitive devices that can detect extremely small changes in signals, such as temperature, light or electromagnetic activity. The post UH awarded $600K NSF grant for next gen quantum research first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.
Tiny robots, big impact: UH lands nearly $1M for new research
April 23, 2026
The funding includes a five-year, $659,613 CAREER award and a two-year, $299,997 EPSCoR Research Fellows grant. The post Tiny robots, big impact: UH lands nearly $1M for new research first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.