Researchers at Rutgers push the boundaries of knowledge and seek answers to the world's most complex questions. Driven by the big picture, the breadth and depth of our research spans across multiple disciplines.
These nine fields of exploration reflect the extent to which Rutgers Researchers will explore.
Rutgers has the resources, talent, and research expertise to make innovation happen and bring big ideas to life.
The Rutgers commitment to faculty excellence has brought world-class professors, researchers, and industry leaders to the university, providing students with the opportunity to learn from the best minds.
A catalyst that converts waste CO₂ to chemical products. A monoclonal antibody that could revolutionize the detection of tuberculosis. Both innovations were developed at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and both received 2024 Edison Patent Awards at the annual Research & Development (R&D) Council of New Jersey (RDNJ) banquet.
Ferrero Group, the Italian company behind Nutella and the iconic holiday treat Ferrero Rocher, is helping researchers at Rutgers University–New Brunswick build on years of pioneering work aimed at transforming the region into a hub for hazelnut cultivation.
Under the leadership of senior vice president for research, Michael E. Zwick, PhD, the Office for Research is committed to assisting all researchers with the advanced tools and expertise they need, serving as a unifying force multiplier for the research community.