2026 Research Projects

Research Project
(UN SDG #)
Research Project
WPI Faculty Mentor, Department





Magnesium Production and Recycling for Clean Energy


Adam Powell
(Mechanical & Materials Engineering / Chemical Engineering)




Antibiotic Resistance in Mycobacteria


Scarlet Shell
(Biology & Biotechnology)





Removal of PFAS Contaminants in Organic Waste Using a Hydrothermal Liquefaction Process


Geoffrey Tompsett & Andrew Teixeira
(Chemical Engineering)




Emerging Sensor Technologies for a Healthier World


Doug Petkie
(Physics