Research

 

CEA Research Centers and Labs

The College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) houses over 30 research labs and centers, many of which are in partnership with government or industry and involve large-scale research that directly impacts our nation.  Our researchers collaborate with researchers in a variety of disciplines from across Howard University as well as other leading U.S. and international research institutions. A leading factor in the specialization of our researchers is how the research will improve the quality of life for underserved communities. 

Our most prominent research centers and labs include the Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science and Cybersecurity Center, Howard University Transportation Research Center, Affective Biometrics Laboratory, Howard University Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Biofilm Engineering and Drug Discovery (BEDD) Laboratory, Applied Mechanics and Materials Research Laboratory (AMMRL), the Digital Manufacturing Laboratory (DML), and the Stout Infrastructure, Geotechnics and Materials (SIGMa) Laboratory. 

 

Our researchers in the news

Decuir at a research symposium

Howard University 2026 Graduate Jaydn Decuir: Dancer Extraordinaire with a Big Helping of Civil Engineering

This Howard civil engineer is a uniquely creative and talented dancer who balances rigorous academic demands with the most challenging dance performances and competitions.

Category: Alumni, Research, Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Architecture

CEA makerspace ribbon cutting ceremony with Autodesk and Howard officials

Autodesk Joins Howard University to Celebrate and Tour New Makerspace and Announce Company’s $1.95 Million Donation

The celebration featured demonstrations from College of Engineering and Architecture students

Category: Research, College of Engineering and Architecture, Mechanical Engineering

Dean Jones with Justin Smith

Autodesk Donates $1.95 Million to Howard University and Celebrates the Opening of a New Makerspace 

Howard University and Autodesk today announced an expansion of its longstanding partnership through a $1.95 million unrestricted donation to support the development of a construction engineering and management program in Howard’s College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA). The announcement comes as the university announced today the grand opening of the CEA Makerspace, a collaborative space focused on AI-powered design and digital fabrication where students can transform ideas into prototypes using the same technologies as industry professionals. 

Category: Research, College of Engineering and Architecture, Mechanical Engineering