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166 faculty · 199 courses · data as of 2026-07-02
William Martin, Professor, Mathematical Sciences h-index 42
Algebraic Combinatorics Association Schemes Quantum Information theory Digital Communications Cryptology Error-correcting Codes Scholarly Work Commutative association schemes ’’ (with Hajime Tanaka). European Journal of Combinatorics 30
Notable: “A Provably Secure True Random Number Generator with Built-In Tolerance to Active Attacks” (2006) · 569 citations
Zhongqiang Zhang, Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences h-index 27
Scientific machine learning Uncertianty Quantification Numerical Stochastic Differential Equations Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing THE CAMPAIGN FOR WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE BEYOND THESE TOWERS Now, more than ever, the world
Notable: “hp-VPINNs: Variational physics-informed neural networks with domain decomposition” (2020) · 732 citations
Vladimir Druskin, Research Professor, Mathematical Sciences h-index 26
Notable: “Extended Krylov Subspaces: Approximation of the Matrix Square Root and Related Functions” (1998) · 244 citations
Andre Nachbin, Harold J. Gay Professor, Mathematical Sciences h-index 22
Es on several aspects of partial differential equations: mathematical modelling, theory and scientific computing. All motivated by a concrete application. I am particularly interested in waves in fluids. I enjoy very much teaching and inter
Notable: “Faraday pilot-wave dynamics: modelling and computation” (2015) · 87 citations
Courses: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, and Trigonometry · Calculus I with Preliminary Topics · Calculus I · Calculus II · Calculus III · Calculus IV +30 more
Neil Heffernan, Professor, Computer Science h-index 44
Notable: “The ASSISTments Ecosystem: Building a Platform that Brings Scientists and Teachers Together for Minimally Invasive Research on Human Learning and Teaching” (2014) · 566 citations
Xiangnan Kong, Associate Professor, Computer Science h-index 39
Focus on data mining and machine learning, with emphasis on addressing the data science problems in biomedical and social applications. Data today involves an increasing number of data types that need to be handled differently from conventi
Notable: “Inferring anchor links across multiple heterogeneous social networks” (2013) · 370 citations
Yanhua Li, Associate Professor, Computer Science h-index 37
Focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, with applications in smart cities in many contexts, including spatial-temporal data analytics, urban planning and optimization. Recently, his research has an emphasis on advancing imit
Notable: “Cancer survival in China, 2003–2005: A population‐based study” (2014) · 643 citations
Mark Claypool, Professor, Computer Science h-index 35
Multimedia networking, congestion control, network games and information filtering.
Notable: “Combining Content-Based and Collaborative Filters in an Online Newspaper” (1999) · 782 citations
Courses: Introduction to Programming for Non-Majors · Programming for Engineers · Introduction to Program Design · Accelerated Introduction to Program Design · Introduction to Machine Organization and Assembly Language · Discrete Mathematics +34 more
Jane Li, Associate Professor, Robotics Engineering h-index 48
Human-robot Interaction Tele-Nursing Robots Perception-action Coupling Exoskeleton for stroke rehabilitation Scholarly Work Kenechukwu C. Mbanisi, Hideyuki Kimpara, Tess Meier, Michael Gennert and Zhi Li “Learning Coordinated Vehicle Maneuv
Notable: “A state-of-the-art review on magnetorheological elastomer devices” (2014) · 646 citations
Gregory Fischer, Professor, Robotics Engineering h-index 41
Medical robotics, MRI-compatible mechatronics, computer-assisted and image-guided surgery, sensors and actuator development, soft wearable devices, socially assistive robots, and robotics education. For a full, up to date citation l
Notable: “An open-source research kit for the da Vinci® Surgical System” (2014) · 498 citations
Cagdas Onal, Associate Professor, Robotics Engineering h-index 36
Soft Robotics Printable Robotics Bio-inspiration Control Theory Scholarly Work An Origami-Inspired Approach to Worm Robots 2012 Meshworm: A peristaltic soft robot with antagonistic nickel titanium coil actuators 2012 Soft Mobile Robots with
Notable: “Soft Robotics: Review of Fluid‐Driven Intrinsically Soft Devices; Manufacturing, Sensing, Control, and Applications in Human‐Robot Interaction” (2017) · 1,030 citations
Jing Xiao, Professor & Department Head, Robotics Engineering h-index 30
Robotics Haptics Multi-Modal Perception Artificial Intelligence Professional Affiliations IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Professional Highlights & Honors IEEE Fellow See
Notable: “Haptic display for virtual reality: progress and challenges” (2019) · 242 citations
Courses: Introduction to Robotics · Unified Robotics I: Mechanical Applications in Robotics · Unified Robotics II: Sensing and Perception in Robotics · Embedded Systems for Robotics · Unified Robotics III: Manipulation · Unified Robotics IV: Navigation +6 more
Bruce Bursten, Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry h-index 46
Inorganic chemistry, theoretical chemistry, structure and bonding, chemical edu… Professional Affiliations American Chemical Society (past president) American Association for the Advancement of Science (past division chair) Professional Hig
Notable: “The electronic structure of actinide-containing molecules: a challenge to applied quantum chemistry” (1991) · 400 citations
Jose Arguello, Walter and Miriam Rutman Distinguished Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry h-index 41
Homeostasis of micronutrient metals Ion transport across membranes Bacterial virulence Host-bacterial interactions Scholarly Work Novoa-Aponte, L., Xu, C., Soncini, F.C. and Argüello, J.M. (2020) The two-component system CopRS maintains sub
Notable: “The structure and function of heavy metal transport P1B-ATPases” (2007) · 370 citations
Suzanne Scarlata, Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry h-index 40
Cell behavior Calcium signals Membrane-associated proteins Membrane properties G protein signaling Protein translation Stress granules RNA-induced silencing Professional Affiliations Biophysical Society American Chemical Society American So
Notable: “The pleckstrin homology domain of phospholipase C-.delta.1 binds with high affinity to phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate in bilayer membranes” (1995) · 299 citations
Arne Gericke, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry h-index 37
Lipid/protein interactions Signal transduction at biological membranes Bone tissue research Vibrational spectroscopic imaging Scholarly Work Professor Gericke’s major research contributions include the development and application of infrare
Notable: “External Infrared Reflection Absorption Spectrometry of Monolayer Films at the Air-Water Interface” (1995) · 403 citations
Courses: Exploring Majors and Careers in Chemistry and Biochemistry · Chemical Properties, Bonding, and Forces · Chemical Reactions · Kinetics, Equilibrium and Thermodynamics · Spectroscopy in Organic and Polymer Chemistry · Organic Chemistry I +22 more
Kristen Billiar, Professor, Biomedical Engineering h-index 32
Mechanobiology Tissue Mechanics Functional tissue engineering Wound healing and regeneration Biomaterials characterization Scholarly Work For full list, please click here. Mechanoregulation of valvular interstitial cell phenotype in the thi
Notable: “Biaxial Mechanical Properties of the Natural and Glutaraldehyde Treated Aortic Valve Cusp—Part I: Experimental Results” (1999) · 440 citations
George Pins, Professor, Biomedical Engineering h-index 31
Biomaterials Fabrication and Characterization Cell-Biomaterial Interactions BioMEMs Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration Functional Tissue Engineering Scholarly Work For a complete list of publications, click here Micropatterned Fibr
Notable: “Self-assembly of collagen fibers. Influence of fibrillar alignment and decorin on mechanical properties” (1997) · 387 citations
Karen Troy, Professor & Department Head, Biomedical Engineering h-index 29
Biomechanics Orthopedics Finite Element Modeling Osteoporosis Musculoskeletal Injury Scholarly Work Professor Troy’s work focuses on understanding how forces applied to the musculoskeletal system can influence bone and joint health, functio
Catherine Whittington, Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Es on combining bio-instructive biomaterials with cells to design 3D tissue-engineered platforms for regenerative medicine, disease modeling, improved predictability of therapeutic outcomes, and as translatable technologies for clinic and i
Courses: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering · Introduction to Programming in Matlab · Introduction to Biomaterials · Biomedical Signals, Instruments and Measurements · Biomedical Data Analysis · Introduction to Biomechanics: Stress Analysis +30 more
Luis Vidali, Professor, Biology & Biotechnology h-index 31
Cell Biology of Plants Cytoskeleton and Molecular Motors Microscopy Interdisciplinary Research Scholarly Work Bibeau, J.P., Galotto, G., Wu, M., Tuzel, E., and Vidali, L. (2021). Quantitative cell biology of tip growth in moss. Plant Mol. B
Notable: “Polarized Cell Growth in Higher Plants” (2001) · 741 citations
Benjamin Nephew, Assistant Research Professor, Biology & Biotechnology h-index 28
Ed on the development and study of a transgenerational social stress based rodent model of postpartum depression/anxiety, and ongoing related clinical work explores the role of behavioral hormones, discrimination, and epigenetic changes in
Notable: “Effects of chronic social stress during lactation on maternal behavior and growth in rats” (2011) · 139 citations
Jagan Srinivasan, Associate Professor, Biology & Biotechnology h-index 27
Neurobiology Genetics Chemical Biology Evolution Scholarly Work A blend of small molecules regulates both mating and development in Caenorhabditis elegans 2008 Pristionchus pacificus: an appropriate fondness for beetles 2008 Professional Af
Notable: “A blend of small molecules regulates both mating and development in Caenorhabditis elegans” (2008) · 394 citations
Amity Manning, Dr. Helen G. Vassallo Distinguished Presidential Professor, Biology & Biotechnology / Bioinformatics h-index 23
Cancer cell biology Cell cycle progression and cell division Genomic instability Chromatin structure and regulation Tumor Suppressors Scholarly Work Full list of publications from NCBI Full list of publications in Google Scholar News Chev R
Notable: “A novel retinoblastoma therapy from genomic and epigenetic analyses” (2012) · 513 citations
Courses: Exploring Bioinformatics and Computational Biology · Simulation in Biology · Bioinformatics · Statistical Methods in Genetics and Bioinformatics · Regulation of Gene Expression
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About Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA reports an overall acceptance rate of 60.1%, an early-round acceptance rate of 71.7%, an SAT middle 50% of 1340–1480, a class size of 1,354, and a yield of 20.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Test-blind STEM university with distinctive project-based curriculum (no traditional lectures in upper years). Every student completes a Major Qualifying Project. Strong engineering and CS.