Research

Design, test, repeat.

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Whether you want to explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence, design the next generation of autonomous vehicles, or apply new technological tools to revolutionize businesses — you can do it in our first-of-their-kind facilities.

At Kettering, we make it our mission to find new and creative solutions through engineering and technology, through computer science and business. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary projects tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges, from sustainability to cybersecurity. Discover our many projects and research facilities to see how you can transform theory into real-world applications.

The Impact of Kettering Research

Discover the scale and significance of our groundbreaking projects.

12

National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation grants

100 %

of Kettering undergraduate students complete a graduate-level thesis

102

Patent applications by Kettering students in the past 14 years

Mobility Research Center

Mobility Research Center

The Kettering University GM Mobility Research Center is the only autonomous vehicle testing track on a U.S. college campus. Pioneer breakthroughs in autonomous, hybrid, and electric vehicle technologies with our proving ground and test track.

Explore the Mobility Research Center

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Contact a Kettering Researcher

Contact a Kettering Researcher

Tap into the extensive knowledge of faculty members at the leading edge of their fields. They offer unmatched insights and perspectives on current events, industry trends, and more.

Find a Researcher

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See Where Research at Kettering Can Take You

Channel your drive to push boundaries in Kettering University's pioneering research facilities.