Research Clusters Initiative

The Office of Research is proud to support the Research Clusters Initiative, which intentionally brings SJSU researchers, scholars, and practioners together to tackle large-scale problems that require multidisciplinary approaches. With a team-based perspective, the research clusters will facilitate:

  • Interdisciplinary research collaboration,

  • Engagement with external partners, and

  • Strategic large-scale funding opportunities.

Capitalizing on faculty expertise and hiring themes, the research clusters aim not only to expand our research enterprise, but also to provide research as opportunities for experiential learning and workforce development.

The activities of the research clusters are supported by Division of Research and Innovation staff, college associate deans of research, and University Grants Academy Team Cluster funding.


AY2024-2025 Research Cluster Themes

Research Cluster Theme Cluster Lead
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Jorjeta Jetcheva
Community Engaged Research Ellen Middaugh
Innovations and Equity in Advancing Health Joe Grzywacz
Semiconductor Innovation

John Lee, Hiu-Yung Wong

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Do you have suggestions for future research cluster themes? Please share your ideas by emailing officeofresearch@sjsu.edu.