Academic Programs
There are six divisional programs within the Division of Science, each offering undergraduate majors, some offering graduate degrees, and all housing discplinary research labs and projects.
Biology
Our Biology Program integrates molecular, environmental, and genomic sciences to explore life from cells to ecosystems. Faculty lead research uncovering mechanisms of disease and regeneration, organismal adaptation to extreme environments, and ecosystem responses to human impact. Through cutting-edge genomics, bioengineering, and fieldwork, NYUAD biologists advance knowledge that shapes medicine, sustainability, and our understanding of life itself.
Chemistry
The Chemistry Program at NYUAD explores the molecular foundations of the natural world and drives innovation across energy, materials, and health. Faculty conduct research in areas such as catalysis, supramolecular chemistry, smart materials, and sustainable synthesis, creating new compounds and technologies with applications from medicine to renewable energy.
Computer Science
The Computer Science Program at NYUAD advances the frontiers of computing through research in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and computational theory. Faculty and students design algorithms, systems, and applications that power innovation in science, technology, and society, from language processing and robotics to health informatics and climate modeling.
Mathematics
The Mathematics Program at NYUAD unites pure and applied research to uncover patterns and structures that underpin the physical and digital worlds. Faculty explore topics from nonlinear dynamics and probability to geometry, topology, and mathematical modeling, providing the analytical foundation that drives discovery across the sciences and engineering.
Physics
The Physics Program at NYUAD investigates the fundamental laws of nature across scales, from quantum systems to galaxies. Research spans astrophysics, condensed matter, optics, and fluid dynamics, combining theory, computation, and experimentation to advance understanding of the universe and inspire technologies shaping the future.
Psychology
Our Psychology Program examines the human mind and behavior through cognitive, developmental, social, and neurobiological perspectives. Faculty research how people perceive, think, and act across cultures and life stages, bridging psychology with neuroscience, linguistics, and data science to deepen understanding of the brain and society.
