Our Research

BU research crosses disciplines, defies convention, and transcends borders.

We’re not just making an impact, we’re transforming the world. For the better. As a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an invitation-only group of 71 of North America’s most prestigious research universities, BU is committed to leading breakthroughs in everything from African studies to zebra fish genetics.

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Facts & Figures

The significant breadth and depth of our research capabilities. At a glance.

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AAU

1 of 71 members of the Association of American Universities

200 +

companies developing and selling products based on BU discoveries

65.8 %

of federal funding is from the National Institutes of Health (FY25)

$ 574.25 M

total research awards in FY25

7,609

publications in 2024

Featured Researchers

Many of our researchers have risen to the very pinnacle of their fields. You just have to meet them.

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  • Helen Tager-Flusberg

    Helen Tager-Flusberg

    College of Arts & Sciences Director, Center for Autism Research Excellence Professor Emerita, Psychological & Brian Sciences
  • Joseph McGuire

    Joseph McGuire

    College of Arts & Sciences Psychological & Brain Sciences
  • Jennifer Bhatnagar

    Jennifer Bhatnagar

    College of Arts & Sciences Associate Professor, Biology Director, Biogeoscience Program Associate Chair, Ecology, Behavior & Evolution
  • Benjamin Scott

    Benjamin Scott

    College of Arts & Sciences Assistant Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences
  • Daivi Rodima-Taylor

    Daivi Rodima-Taylor

    Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies Researcher and Lecturer, African Studies Center NEH Ajami Project Manager
  • Fallou Ngom

    Fallou Ngom

    College of Arts & Sciences Professor, Anthropology
  • Samagya Banskota

    Samagya Banskota

    College of Engineering Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Jesse Mez

    Jesse Mez

    Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Associate Professor, Neurology
  • Liangliang Hao

    Liangliang Hao

    College of Engineering Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Sarah Miller

    Sarah Miller

    College of Arts & Sciences Assistant Professor, Sociology
  • Xin Zhang Headshot

    Xin Zhang

    College of Engineering Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Lab assistant working on circuits

Student Research

We don’t just support student research, we fund it through our Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). With the guidance of faculty advisors, students can get involved in groundbreaking research from their very first year at BU. See how.

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Annual Report

What do our researchers accomplish in 365 days? Even more than you may think.

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