Fueling Research, Discovery, & Innovation
The University at Buffalo: A leading public research university and flagship of the SUNY System. Ranked third in the U.S. for innovation, first in New York State, and an esteemed member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).
Here is where ambition meets altruism, driving transformative research for global impact. Our breakthroughs result in new cures, advanced materials, and resilient communities, contributing to meaningful global change.
Witness the transformation of scientific and technological breakthroughs into global impact—right here in our communities and beyond! Our research is groundbreaking. Explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence, advanced computing, semiconductors, biotechnology, and advanced energy and materials.
Using human-informed research to expand the boundaries of machine learning, address the world’s most complex challenges and combat misinformation.
Utilizing robotic technologies and advanced materials to forward industrial output and boost economic productivity in an ecologically and fiscally sustainable manner.
Introducing new technologies and enabling bold discoveries to address product development opportunities, harness energy, create efficiencies and mitigate challenges.
Tackling the world’s most extreme disasters, complex energy and environmental issues, and leading the charge on creating a sustainable world for all.
Analyzing and synthesizing large-scale data to tackle a variety of research issues, from natural disasters to medical technologies.
Driving medical discoveries, technological and scientific breakthroughs to improve the health and wellness of patients around the world.
Learn more about UB’s latest research ventures and community impacts on UBNow, the university’s go-to internal news site.
Solve a technical problem, grow your business, or launch a new venture with cutting-edge technologies from UB.
Stay at the forefront of innovation with joint R&D projects, funding, high-tech facilities, equipment and research services.
Points of Pride
- World-Class Faculty
Winners of the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, MacArthur Foundation “genius award” and (so many) others.
- New York’s Flagship
Recognized for advancing the state’s public higher education mission as a leading center for academics and research.
- Sustainable Impact
No. 2 in the U.S. for climate action and No. 3 in the U.S. for industry, innovation and infrastructure, according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
- Startup Culture
Dreamers and doers in Western New York launch successful companies with award-winning support from UB.
- Enterprising Students
Entrepreneur.com, Princeton Review and others agree: UB is a national powerhouse for student entrepreneurs.
- Make a Difference
High-impact experiential opportunities, both here in Buffalo and around the world.
