Innovation in Data Engineering and Science (IDEAS)
The power of data and data-driven approaches is changing the process of scientific discovery, research and development, technological innovation, and education. IDEAS harnesses the power of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science to transform scientific discovery, design and engineering of trustworthy autonomous systems, and AI in neuroscience and health.
Penn Center for Quantum Information, Engineering, Science and Technology (QUIEST)
Quantum information, engineering, science and technology (QUIEST) is a transdisciplinary field that draws from physics, materials science, electrical engineering, and information science. By controlling and exploiting quantum-mechanical effects like superposition and entanglement in physical systems, QUIEST is already transforming the way we think about computation and information security.
Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy
The Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy will be a global hub for researchers, private sector leaders, and policymakers. It will share research findings and create near real-time dashboards that provide a clear view of the current media landscape, informed by empirical research. Over the long term, the Center also aims to serve as […]
Center for Precision Engineering for Health (CPE4H)
Dan Hammer, Director CPE4H is focused on how advances in molecular medicine, such as sequencing and the genome, might give way to personalized treatments. Its efforts will catalyze the ability to move healthcare from providing one-size-fits-all solutions to a system that can recognize the unique state of each individual to provide the best care.
AI-enabled Systems: Safe, Explainable, and Trustworthy (ASSET) Center
Rajeev Alur, Director The ASSET Center will act as a catalyst for new collaborations among groups researching machine learning, programming languages, natural language processing, robotics, and human-computer interaction within Penn Engineering. It will also connect them with researchers throughout the University, starting with a series of workshops held at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine that […]
Center for Soft and Living Matter
Andrea Liu, Director This interdisciplinary center brings together more than 60 faculty working on soft and living matter from more than 10 departments across the Penn campus, from the School of Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Internet of Things for Agriculture (IoT4Ag)
Cherie Kagan, Director IoT4Ag works to ensure food, energy, and water security by advancing technology to increase crop production while minimizing the use of energy and water resources and the impact of agricultural practices on the environment.
Linguistic Data Consortium (LDC)
Mark Liberman, Director The Linguistic Data Consortium supports language-related education, research and technology development by creating and sharing linguistic resources, such as data, tools and standards.
Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry (CiPD)
Hyun (Michel) Koo, Director; Kathleen Stebe, co-Director The CiPD is bridging Penn Dental Medicine and Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with cutting-edge research and training to accelerate the development of new solutions and devices to address unmet needs in oral health, while also recruiting the next generation of leaders in these fields.
Center for Analyzing Evolved Structures as Optimized Products (AESOP)
Shu Yang, Director The Center for Analyzing Evolved Structures as Optimized Products (AESOP): Science and Engineering for the Human Habitat is a dynamic and highly collaborative center bringing together materials scientists, chemical and biomolecular engineers, mechanical engineers, robotics engineers, systems engineers, and computer scientists with expertise in both active and real time control of materials, […]