Notre Dame researchers in all disciplines promote human understanding by conducting breakthrough research on the spot, on the workbench or at the decision-making table. The following are some key areas of the university's historical advantages and growth areas of priority investment.
Researchers from all disciplines of Notre Dame University are raising people's awareness by conducting breakthrough research in the field, stage or policy table. The following are the key areas of the university's historical strength and growth priority investment.
▲ Analytical Science and Engineering
Notre Dame University is building a fastest-growing analytical science and engineering project in China. Department of chemistry and biochemistry, department of chemistry and biomolecular engineering, and related projects, such as advanced diagnostics; Therapeutics and precision medicine are cooperating in innovative molecular research and the discovery and design of new technologies to fight diseases, promote health and protect the environment.
Notre Dame University is building one of the fastest growing analytical science and engineering projects in China. The departments of chemistry and biochemistry, chemistry and biomolecular engineering, advanced diagnosis and treatment, precision medicine and other related projects are cooperating to carry out innovative molecular research, discover and design new technologies to fight diseases, promote health and protect the environment.
▲ Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics
In the Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics (ACMS), researchers at the University of Notre Dame are promoting solutions to key problems in science and engineering, such as cancer progress, gene sequencing, environmental modeling and big data analysis in global health through the development and new applications of mathematics, computation and statistics. With the most advanced computing facilities and dynamic growth plan, ACMS of Notre Dame University is accelerating the progress of technology, mathematics and computational modeling for the benefit of the world.
In the Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics (ACMS), researchers from Notre Dame University are promoting the solution of key problems in the fields of science and engineering, such as cancer progress, gene sequencing, environmental modeling and global health big data analysis through the development and novel application of mathematics, computation and statistics. With advanced computing facilities and dynamic growth plans, ACMS of Notre Dame University is accelerating the progress of technology, mathematics and computational modeling for the benefit of the world.
▲ cancer
Harper's Cancer Institute (HCRI) is the anti-cancer institution of Notre Dame University. HCRI researchers are committed to innovative and comprehensive research to meet the complex challenges of cancer. By forming interdisciplinary cooperation between colleges and schools, researchers are using their collective expertise to design new methods to treat cancer. From ovary to pancreas, from breast to bone, Notre Dame University and South Bend Medical College of Indiana University are working together to find new treatment and diagnosis methods to fight cancer that afflicts millions of people every year.
The HCRI Harper Cancer Institute is the anti-cancer institution of Notre Dame University. Faced with the complex challenges of cancer, HCRI researchers are committed to innovative and comprehensive research. Through interdisciplinary cooperation between universities and schools, researchers are using their collective expertise to design new methods to treat cancer. From ovary to pancreas, from breast to bone, Notre Dame University and South Bend Medical College of Indiana University are working together to find new treatment and diagnosis methods to fight cancer that harms millions of people every year.
▲ Chemical and biomolecular engineering
The Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) of Notre Dame University has long had several powerful research fields, including catalysis, fluid mechanics, reaction engineering, calculation and thermodynamics. The Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Engineering of Notre Dame has made a plan to achieve significant growth in key areas, and established a school spirit that reflects the mission of the school, and is ready to play a leading role in dealing with some of the biggest challenges in the world in the fields of energy, environment, human health, sustainability and water.
The Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) of the University of Notre Dame has long had several powerful research fields, including catalysis, fluid mechanics, reaction engineering, calculation and thermodynamics. With the excellent growth plan in major fields and the spirit of reflecting the mission of the university, the chemical and biomolecular engineering of Notre Dame University is expected to play a leading role in solving some of the biggest challenges in the world's energy, environment, human health and sustainable development.
▲ Circuit
Researchers at Notre Dame University are active in many fields of modern electronic research, including materials, devices, architectures and systems. With the development of digital infrastructure, with the emergence of sensor networks, embedded intelligence and "Internet of Things", the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of Notre Dame University. Engineers are committed to expanding and connecting these traditional research fields by developing new capabilities in advanced circuit research.
Researchers at Notre Dame University are active in many fields of modern electronic research, including materials, equipment, buildings and systems. With the continuous development of digital infrastructure and the popularity of sensor networks, embedded intelligence and Internet of Things, the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering is striving to expand and connect the new capabilities of advanced circuit research in these traditional research fields through development.
▲ Computational data science and engineering Computational data science and engineering
At the University of Notre Dame's Aerospace and department of mechanical engineering, researchers are focusing on developing tools to deepen their understanding of research problems through high-performance multi-physics and multi-scale prediction calculations. By using the university's state-of-the-art facilities and combining multi-disciplinary expertise, researchers at Notre Dame University are meeting the huge challenges that require a lot of data and calculations to promote innovation and find solutions. Notre Dame researchers are located in a department with a long and influential history, and they continue this tradition by devoting themselves to the development and expansion in this dynamic research field.
In the University of Notre Dame Aerospace and department of mechanical engineering, researchers are developing tools that can deeply understand research problems through high-performance multi-physics and multi-scale prediction calculation. By using the university's most advanced facilities and multidisciplinary expertise, researchers at Notre Dame University are facing enormous challenges and need a lot of data and calculations to promote innovation and find solutions. Researchers at Notre Dame University continue to maintain this legacy by devoting themselves to developing and expanding this dynamic research field in an influential department with a long history.
▲ Economics
The Department of Economics of Notre Dame University is committed to using the best theories and experimental methods in this discipline to conduct influential research and cultivate the Catholic mission of the university. The department is good at macroeconomics, applied microeconomics, development economics and game theory. University of Notre Dame economists are trying to create real-world and policy-related solutions to help solve the economic, social and political problems facing mankind.
The Department of Economics of Notre Dame University is committed to making use of the best theoretical and empirical methods in this discipline to conduct influential research and cultivate the Catholic mission of the university. The department has majors such as macroeconomics, applied microeconomics, development economics and game theory. Economists at Notre Dame University are trying to create real-world and policy-related solutions to help solve the economic, social and political problems facing mankind.
▲ Energy
In ND Energy, the sustainable energy center of Notre Dame University, researchers are creating new technologies to provide accessible, cheap and pollution-free energy to help solve the global energy crisis and build a better world. Teachers and students of nd energy are creating a more sustainable energy future for all by developing innovative technologies in the fields of sustainable bio/fossil fuels, sustainable and safe nuclear energy, transitional solar energy and wind energy, intelligent energy distribution and storage, energy conversion and efficiency, and combining these technologies with effective education and promotion.
Researchers at ND Energy Center of Notre Dame University have created a better world and helped solve the global energy crisis by creating new technologies and providing accessible, cheap and pollution-free energy. By developing innovative technologies in the fields of sustainable bio/fossil fuels, sustainable and safe nuclear energy, revolutionary solar and wind energy, intelligent energy distribution and storage, energy conversion and efficiency, and combining with effective education and publicity, nd and Energy are creating a more sustainable energy future for all.
▲ Environmental changes
In the University of Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative (ND-ECI), teachers and students are seeking solutions to several key environmental challenges, including controlling and managing invasive species, preventing fertilizer from running off farmland, helping people and ecosystems adapt to climate change, and improving water quality and quantity. With unique research facilities and leading tools, researchers of environmental change in Notre Dame University are focusing on research with global significance, which can be transformed into policy solutions to make the world a better place for human beings and the environment-real science serving society.
In the University of Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative (ND-ECI), teachers and students are seeking solutions to many major environmental challenges, including controlling and managing invasive species, preventing the loss of fertilizer farmland, helping humans and ecosystems adapt to climate change, and improving water quality and quantity. The researchers of Notre Dame University's environmental change have unique research facilities and cutting-edge tools, focusing on important global research, which can be transformed into policy solutions to make the world a better place for human beings and the environment-truly serving society through science.
▲ Global development
The University of Notre Dame Global Development Initiative (NDIGD) combines the world-class teaching and research staff of the University with experienced international development professionals, managers and researchers. By taking advantage of Notre Dame's iconic advantages and promoting global development and human dignity, NDIGD jointly meets the challenge of building a just and fair society. NDIGD uses multidisciplinary experts for monitoring, evaluation and training, and assists in strategic planning and implementation of innovative global development programs. NDIGD maximizes its influence by cooperating with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, humanitarian organizations, foundations and private companies in the United States and overseas.
The University of Notre Dame Global Development Initiative (NDIGD) combines world-class teaching and research teachers with experienced international development professionals, managers and researchers. NDIGD promotes global development and human dignity by using the signature of Notre Dame University to jointly meet the challenge of building a just and fair society. The Division uses multidisciplinary experts for monitoring, evaluation and training, and helps to formulate and implement innovative global development plans. NDIGD maximizes its influence by cooperating with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, humanitarian organizations, foundations and private companies in the United States and overseas.
▲ Global health
At the University of Notre Dame's Ecker Institute for Global Health, researchers are taking advantage of the university's historical advantages in the study of infectious diseases, such as malaria, dengue fever and tuberculosis. Eck Global Health Institute, through its interdisciplinary team of teachers and students, is comprehensively addressing the health gap around the world, including recognizing health as a basic human right. In addition, the Eck Global Health Institute promotes research, training and services to improve the health standards of all people, especially those who are disproportionately affected by preventable diseases in developing countries.
At the University of Notre Dame's Eck Institute for Global Health, researchers are taking advantage of the university's historical advantages in the research of infectious diseases, such as malaria, dengue fever and tuberculosis. Eck Global Health Institute, through its interdisciplinary team of teachers and students, comprehensively addresses the health gap around the world, including regarding health as a basic human right. In addition, the Eck Institute for Global Health promotes research, training and services to improve the health of all people, especially those developing countries that are not affected by preventable diseases.
▲ Global history
The history department of Notre Dame University is committed to a more global and transnational study of the past. Its teachers continue to focus on the advantages of historical fields, such as Latin American, medieval and modern European history, but also develop expertise in emerging fields, including early American and Atlantic history. As the research in this department continues to flourish by devoting itself to developing and expanding academic relations, its teachers are engaged in research that is not limited by national boundaries-diseases, economy, immigration, religious beliefs and the environment.
The history department of Notre Dame University is devoted to the transnational study of globalization. Its faculty members continue to focus on the strengths of Latin American, medieval and modern European history, and are also developing new professional fields, including early American and Atlantic history. As the research work of the department continues to flourish and is committed to increasing and expanding scholarships, its faculty and staff are conducting research that is not limited by national boundaries-diseases, economy, immigration, religious beliefs and the environment.
▲ Advanced Research Institute
The Institute for Advanced Studies of Notre Dame (NDIAS) brings together leading thinkers from all over the world to live and work in a knowledge community. These interdisciplinary scholars, scientists and artists pursue innovative and cooperative research projects, which enrich the spiritual life of the campus. Based on the tradition of Catholic knowledge and inspired by the classical values of truth, goodness and beauty, NDIAS challenges its partners to solve basic and lasting questions about value, meaning and purpose: What should we care about? And how should we choose life?
The Institute of Advanced Studies (NDIAS) of the University of Notre Dame brings together leading thinkers from all over the world to live and work in the intellectual world. These interdisciplinary scholars, scientists and artists pursue innovative and cooperative research projects, which increase the spiritual life of the campus. Based on the knowledge tradition of Catholicism and inspired by the classical values of truth, goodness and beauty, NDIAS asks its researchers to solve the basic and lasting questions about value, meaning and purpose: What should we care about? How should we choose life?
▲ Nanotechnology
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame Nanotechnology Center (NDnano) are crossing the boundaries of traditional science and cooperating to develop more energy-saving, cost-effective and environmentally friendly technologies to meet global challenges. With expertise in materials, processes, characterization tools and technologies, NDnano researchers are using the world-class facilities of the university to develop solutions to help solve world problems, such as the demand for clean water, climate change solutions, clean energy and post-silicon computer technology to meet the demand of big data.
Researchers at the Center for Nanotechnology of Notre Dame University (ND nano) are cooperating across traditional scientific boundaries to develop more energy-saving, cost-effective and environmentally friendly technologies to meet global challenges. ND nano researchers have expertise in a wide range of materials, processes and characterization tools and technologies, and are using the world-class facilities of the university to develop solutions to help solve various problems in the world, such as clean water, climate change solutions, clean energy and post-silicon computer technology to maintain the demand for big data.
▲ nuclear physics
Notre Dame University has a long and excellent tradition in nuclear physics research-there has been an accelerator on campus since the 1930s. Since then, Notre Dame University has continued to invest in nuclear physics, established an excellent nuclear astrophysics laboratory on campus, and also contributed to off-campus research projects and resources, such as CASPAR project in South Dakota, FRIB of Michigan State University and CARIBU of Argonne National Laboratory. With its unique history and continuous growth trajectory, nuclear physicists at Notre Dame University are trying to discover the evolution of the life cycle of stars-how do they live? How did they die? What contribution does this make to the evolution of our universe?
Notre Dame University has a long and outstanding tradition in nuclear physics research-there has been an accelerator on campus since 1930s. Since then, Notre Dame University has continued to invest in nuclear physics, established an outstanding nuclear astrophysics laboratory on campus, and contributed to research projects and resources on campus, such as CASPAR project in South Dakota, FRIB project in Michigan State University and CARIBU in Argonne National Laboratory. Nuclear physicists at Notre Dame University have a unique history and a growing trajectory, and are trying to discover the evolution of the life cycle of stars-how do they live? How did they die? What contribution does this make to the evolution of the universe?
▲ Stem cells and regenerative medicine Stem cells and regenerative medicine
Using stem cells to repair and regenerate damaged human tissues and organs is one of the biggest challenges in medical research in the next 12 years. Scientists and engineers from the Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine of Notre Dame University are cooperating to promote the research and application of adult stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells by using various organisms. Based on the Catholic mission of Notre Dame University, teachers from arts and literature, engineering, law and science are also trying to promote ethical and legal discussions related to the use and application of stem cells.
Using stem cells to repair and regenerate damaged human tissues and organs is one of the biggest medical research challenges in the coming decades. Scientists and engineers from the Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine of the University of Notre Dame are cooperating to promote the research and application of adult stem cells and induce pluripotent stem cells using various organisms. Under the Catholic mission of Notre Dame University, professors in art and literature, engineering, law and science are also committed to promoting ethical and legal discussions related to the use and application of stem cells.
▲ Topology and quantum field theory Topology and quantum field theory
In the Department of Mathematics of Notre Dame University, researchers are exploring the intersection between mathematics and physics, that is, topology and quantum field theory. With the historical legacy of outstanding research in this field and the continuous growth plan, the topologists of Notre Dame University are focusing on making discoveries about quantum field theory topology to promote the progress of topology and theoretical physics.
In the Department of Mathematics of Notre Dame University, researchers are exploring the intersection of mathematics and physics, namely topology and quantum field theory. Relying on the outstanding research in this field and the historical legacy of the sustainable growth plan, the topologists of Notre Dame University are focusing on making discoveries about theoretical topology in the quantum field to promote the progress of topology and theoretical physics.
▲ Turbine and propulsion unit
Notre Dame University is at the forefront of research in the field of turbines and propulsion. From the University of Notre Dame Turbine Laboratory in the center of South Bend (where researchers study and test components of gas turbine engines) to the Institute of Flow Physics and Control on campus (where teachers and students explore the potential of hypersonic aerodynamics), the University of Notre Dame is using its historical advantages in fluid dynamics, aerodynamics and other aerospace research fields to create an expert corridor for aerospace engineering and research in South Bend.
Notre Dame University is at the forefront of research in the field of turbines and propulsion. Teachers and students are exploring the potential of supersonic aerodynamics, from the Turbine Machinery Laboratory of Notre Dame University in Nanwan City to the Institute of Flow Physics and Control on campus. Notre Dame University is establishing its historical advantages in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics and other aerospace research fields, and has established an aerospace engineering and research expert corridor in South Bend.