CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
Villanova’s College of Engineering is home to eight highly regarded Centers of Excellence.
CENTER FOR ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS
Advancing wireless communications, satellite navigations, acoustic and ultrasound sensing and radar imaging for human health and security.
CENTER FOR CELLULAR ENGINEERING (NOVACELL)
Leading efforts to improve the life-changing potential of cell and gene therapy products and the bioprocesses used to make them.
CENTER FOR ENERGY-SMART ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (ES2)
Developing methodologies, tools and systems to maximize energy efficiency and productivity in the operation of data centers, creating a greener industry.
CENTER FOR HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Engaging students in unique learning opportunities, reinforcing engineering fundamentals and commitment to lifelong learning and service to society.
CENTER FOR HUMAN-ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
Advancing technologies and solutions that mimic natural processes and promote restorative impacts upon the Earth’s interconnected systems.
CENTER FOR NONLINEAR DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
Working on real-world applications—including security, mobility and health care—of nonlinear dynamic systems and control theory.
VILLANOVA CENTER FOR ANALYTICS OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS
Making use of “big data” to uncover the underlying dynamics for analysis, diagnostics, prognostics and health management.
VILLANOVA CENTER FOR RESILIENT WATER SYSTEMS
Creating resilient engineered solutions for global water challenges, including climate change, population growth, aging infrastructure and more.