Research

Global Relevance, Local Perspective

Research at NYU Abu Dhabi seeks to expand human knowledge. From scholars at the top of their field to some of the world’s most promising students, the NYUAD community is conducting research on the vanguard of almost every field. The collaborative nature drives discoveries that are making the world a better place through innovation, curiosity and exploration.

Research Institute Centers

As part of the Research Institute, the Centers represent NYUAD's multidisciplinary approach to the discovery of new knowledge.

Faculty Labs and Projects

Discover how NYUAD's labs and projects address some of the world's most complex challenges of global significance.

Research Impact

COVID-19’s Social Impact

A long-term study will assess the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on the lives of 5,000 participants.
Creating Sustainable N-95 Masks

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have created a mask that is both sustainable and safe.
Gaining a Handle on COVID-19

A new invention from NYU Abu Dhabi could help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Science in Fiction

A biologist-filmmaker with one eye looking through a camera and another looking down a microscope.
The Balance Between Reducing COVID-19 and Economic Prosperity

New research aims to inform policymakers to make decisions balancing public health and economic viability.
Index ranks Government Activity in Response to COVID-19

Robert Kubinec and a team of researchers created an index to gauge the governments’ reaction to the COVID-19.