The Jordan Hu College of Science & Liberal Arts (HCSLA) plays an active role in advancing Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship within NJIT's 2030 Strategic Plan. The objectives and selected actions below are drawn from the University's strategic plan and highlight areas where HCSLA supports their implementation.

Objective 1

Strengthen our position as a premier research university through centers, institutes, and laboratories dedicated to cutting-edge experimentation and the advancement of knowledge and technologies.

Select Actions:

  • Develop, support, and promote a range of engagement activities including networking events with industry, academia, and government through colloquia and guest lectures.

Progress

  • Maintained a scholarly, peer-reviewed publication rate of 85% among tenured or tenure-eligible faculty.
  • Increased the number of new research centers and/or institutes within the College.
  • Established the Newark Photonics Forum, bringing together researchers, industry experts, and enthusiasts in the field of photonics to impact research and technological development, workforce training, and economic development in the Newark area and beyond.
  • Created the Center for Photonics Innovation (CPi), an interdisciplinary hub for photonics research, education, and innovation.
  • Supported the creation of the Mathematical and Computational Biosciences Collective, a research group at the intersection of computational mathematics and life sciences.

Objective 2

Accelerate research through collaborations within and outside the university.

Select Actions:

  • Develop collaborative research agreements and facilitate international research collaborations to expand the university’s research network and increase visibility and participation in global research activities.

Progress

  • Increased the number of interdisciplinary research and education grant proposals submitted.
  • Increased the number of interdisciplinary research and education grant proposals funded.
  • Dr. Horacio Rotstein - Corresponding Investigator at National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET)
  • Dr. Neil Maher - Community Data Equity AI Lab (Community-DEAL)
  • Further AY26 data pending.

Objective 3

Enhance research infrastructure to increase competitiveness.

Select Actions:

  • Strengthen the university’s research infrastructure through strategic investments in staffing, core facilities, shared equipment, and support for patent acquisition and technology transfer.
  • Develop a multi-year funding model to increase the number and quality of doctoral students to increase the university’s competitiveness in attracting and retaining top-tier doctoral candidates.

Progress

  • Reached a research funding rate of 65% among tenured or tenure-eligible faculty
  • Increased the amount of funding in areas of federal-identified priorities
  • Added new or renovated research space to accommodate growth.
  • AY26 data pending.