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.
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.
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).
In the News
Flying robots could explore caves on Saturn’s largest moon
August 18, 2026
Exploring those areas could give scientists new clues about Titan’s geology and climate history. The post Flying robots could explore caves on Saturn’s largest moon first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.
Could Hawaiʻi’s eucalyptus forests become a new source of building materials?
August 10, 2026
The findings will help establish engineering design values needed for commercial construction and could lay the groundwork for future engineered wood products made in Hawaiʻi. The post Could Hawaiʻi’s eucalyptus forests become a new source of building materials? first appeared...
Robot rover team caps record year with international recognition
August 03, 2026
UH Mānoa's Team RoSE capped off one of its most successful years by competing at the University Rover Challenge World Finals. The post Robot rover team caps record year with international recognition first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System 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.