In a research lab, a researcher wearing a dark shirt leans over the back of a bright green car, appearing to work on it. In the background, two other men stand and look at large computer monitors, and a 3D printer is visible on a nearby table.

Reimagining the Future of Mobility

As a leading research institution, MSU esteemed faculty investigates and develops novel mobility-oriented solutions for land, air and sea. 

One core focus is societal impact. As a whole, MSU is committed to reducing crashes, saving lives, supporting sustainable mobility solutions, enhancing transportation equity and access, and improving multi-modal mobility and human productivity.

Research capabilities and areas of expertise:

  • Transportation management & smart infrastructure
  • Mobility AI
  • Autonomous technologies
  • Sustainable mobility
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Hydrogen and fuel-cell vehicles
  • Next-gen batteries and EV charging
  • Engines and alternative fuels
  • Advanced aerial mobility  
  • Maritime mobility and the Great Lakes
  • Software defined mobility
  • Biomechanics  
  • Defense and national security
  • Agriculture mobility and outdoor recreation
  • Sociomobility
  • Cyber security
  • Materials science
  • Mobility law
  • Public policy
  • Vehicle communications
  • Rail and logistics
  • Supply chain
  • Future of workforce
  • Urban planning and shared, micro- and nonmotorized mobility

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