Research Focus
Deep-learning algorithms to improve differentiation of breast abnormalities in mammography
images. Health identifiers to prevent patient misidentification, enhance data security,
improve patient safety, and lower health care costs. Research in labs dedicated to
developing new, more effective techniques and technologies that forge new pathways
to secure and comprehensive information for every member of the health care community.
An interdisciplinary approach to research, focusing on innovations that benefit society
and the environment brings students and faculty together at the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems and Health Research Institute. CyberS, the Center for Cybersecurity, expands innovation in the field most crucial to Information
Technology, from information security and biometrics to trusted software engineering.
DataS, the Center for Data Sciences, unites diverse faculty and students to discover new knowledge in interdisciplinary
collaboration. At the Center for Human-Centered Computing, Michigan Tech students learn to become future creators, finding the balance of computing,
humanity, and interaction.
Research Institutes and Centers
Health Research Institute (HRI)
The Life Science and Technology Institute enhances interdisciplinary life science
research by bringing together faculty, research associates, and students with different
expertise to collaborate and carry out new research activities. LSTI promotes research
and education in medical technologies, human health research, molecular biology, biochemistry,
genetics, genomics, plant science, bioinformatics, and biotechnology to benefit society
and the environment. LSTI assists in facility procurement and maintenance, and promotes
and contributes to education and research in life sciences and technology.
Learn more about HRI
Joint Center for Biocomputing and Digital Health
The mission of Joint Center of Biocomputing and Digital Health (BDH) is to conduct
research, develop innovative solutions, and provide educational opportunities in the
areas of biocomputing and digital health, enhancing Michigan Tech’s ability to recruit
and retain high-quality researchers and students, elevating Michigan Tech’s presence
in developing technologies for healthcare delivery, and increasing knowledge sharing
in the global community.
Learn more about BDH
Center for Cybersecurity (CyberS)
Cybersecurity is the number one priority listed on the 2015 President’s Council of
Advisors on Science and Technology report, which pinpoints the need to examine closely
eight specific areas critical to the future of Information Technology. In addition
to researching and developing information security and biometrics, privacy protection,
trusted software engineering, security in mobile computing and wireless communications,
CyberS contributes to the growth of Michigan Tech’s newly proposed master's program
in cybersecurity.
Learn more about CyberS
Center for Data Sciences (DataS)
The Center for Data Sciences (DataS) focuses on the research of data sciences education,
algorithms, mathematics, and applications. DataS fosters interdisciplinary collaborations
by bringing together diverse faculty and students from varied disciplines to discover
new knowledge and exciting research opportunities in the field of data sciences.
Learn more about DataS
Center for Human-Centered Computing (HHC)
Research on human-centered computing has expanded, from user interface design and
evaluation to creation of entire user experiences, novel lifestyles, and human values.
The designing, building, and evaluating of computational technologies should be related
to people’s capabilities, limitations, and environments, and should reflect how these
technologies affect society. By leveraging our broad expertise in people and technology,
the HCC Center enables the ICC to lead this timely effort. We integrate art, people,
design, technology, and experiences, and conduct novel experiments and research on
multiple areas in human-centered computing. The HCC Center prepares Michigan Tech
students to become future creators with balanced viewpoints, by educating their computing
side, their human side, and their interactions.
Learn more about HCC
