Design
Design research in ISE advances the scientific foundations of how complex systems and products are conceived, refined and realized. Grounded in rigorous analytical and computational methods, this discipline explores how design decisions are made under physical, social, economic, and environmental constraints.
Research in this area develops methods and frameworks for conceptual design, optimization, and decision-making across diverse domains, including:
- Bio-inspired compliant structures and mechanisms
- Robotics
- Co-design of physical and control systems
- Sustainable product design
- Global supply chain and product lifecycle analysis
- Technology policy
Design research seeks to improve how systems are modeled, evaluated, and optimized—creating solutions that are adaptable, resilient, and sustainable. Through this work, ISE advances the tools that enable innovation and bridge creativity with engineering precision.