2020 Research Projects

Projects are posted below; new projects will continue to be posted. To learn more about the type of research conducted by undergraduates, view the 2021 Research Symposium Abstracts (PDF) and search the past SURF projects.

This is a list of research projects that may have opportunities for undergraduate students. Please note that it is not a complete list of every SURF project. Undergraduates will discover other projects when talking directly to Purdue faculty.

You can browse all the projects on the list or view only projects in the following categories:

Advanced Packaging

Big Data/Machine Learning

Biological Characterization and Imaging

Biological Simulation and Technology

Biotechnology Data Insights

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Cellular Biology

Chemical Unit Operations

Chemical Catalysis and Synthesis

Composite Materials and Alloys

Computer Architecture