Research

Core Research and Focus Areas: What We Do

World Class Experts Solving the Biggest Challenges and Advancing Research

Research Partnerships

Talk with our research partnerships team

Exploring sponsored research, technical collaboration, or a strategic partnership? Connect with the team to discuss where your priorities align with Northeastern’s research strengths.

Elena Coronado

Director, Research Partnerships

Elena Coronado

Elena focuses on health and life sciences research development, helping connect organizations with partnership opportunities in computational medicine, observational health data, advanced life sciences, and bioengineering.

Michaela Monahan

Director, Research Partnerships

Michaela Monahan

Michaela advances strategic research partnerships between industry and the Roux Institute, with a focus on applied research opportunities in engineering and human data interaction.

SBIR/STTR Research Partnerships

Pursuing SBIR/STTR?

Partner with Northeastern to strengthen your proposal with real research, faculty expertise, and a clear technical path forward.

Book with one of our Research Partnerships Directors above.

Experiential Research for High-Impact Solutions

Powered by Northeastern University’s proven use-inspired research model, our renowned multidisciplinary experts and collaborative approach pushes traditional boundaries to solve high-impact challenges.  We are committed to pioneering AI research breakthroughs that advance the field of AI and contribute meaningfully to society.

Meet our Core Research and Focus Area Leaders

Eugene Tunik
Director of AI + Health

e.tunik@northeastern.edu

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Auroop Ganguly
Director of AI for Climate & Sustainability

a.ganguly@northeastern.edu

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Cansu Canca
Director of Responsible AI Practice

c.canca@northeastern.edu

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Samuel Scarpino
Director of AI + Life Sciences

s.scarpino@northeastern.edu

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