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Faculty Research

Our renowned faculty collaborate across disciplines to move research forward—asking and answering some of humankind’s toughest questions in the process.

Faculty spotlight

Meet just a few of our faculty members, and get a glimpse into their research endeavors.

Outer space meets home

Adam Frank, professor of physics and astronomy, uses his knowledge to forward public discourse about the universe—even serving as an expert for Marvel’s Doctor Strange and Netflix’s Alien Worlds.

Exploring the universe

University of Rochester, research faculty member, Gregory Heyworth in his lab.

Rescue mission

Gregory Heyworth, an English professor and scholar of medieval literature, runs a multispectral imaging lab where he recovers the words and images of cultural heritage objects that have been lost to time.

Preserving the past

University of Rochester, research faculty member, Maiken Nedergaard in her lab.

Alzheimer’s clue

Neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard is the first researcher to describe the brain’s unique cleaning process, which could be key to treating neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.

Unlocking the brain

University of Rochester, research faculty member, Jannick Rolland in a lab with optical devices.

Future of optics

Professor Jannick Rolland, a pioneer in augmented and virtual reality, directs the Center for Freeform Optics, a federally supported collaboration to push the boundaries of optical systems.

Keeping it real