Research & Impact
Students and faculty at the Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering (ICME) conduct groundbreaking research using advanced mathematical and computing capabilities to better understand and address complex problems.
Diverse Research
ICME students participate in a wide array of interdisciplinary research ranging from bioinformatics, geosciences, computational finance, and more.
A Center of Collaboration
ICME affiliated and advising faculty are from over 20 departments across Stanford, offering a a unique opportunity for students to explore the application of computational mathematics, data science, scientific computing, and related fields across various domains.
The latest in Research & Impact
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Four ICME Students Among Stanford's 2026 Knight-Hennessy Cohort
Naseeb Andar (MS), Lila Fowler (PhD), Nick Hayes (PhD), Mandy Lu (PhD) -
Tasha Kim, MS, Computational & Mathematical Engineering '25
I used to imagine the things I wanted to do in terms of x, then y, then z. But now, I think more about the value I want to bring to the world, and I believe that value comes naturally when you’re pursuing what you’re interested in and giving that idea life. -
Three faculty named AAAS Fellows
Faculty in medicine, computer science, and biology are among the new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. -
New method measures energy dissipation in the smallest devices
Researchers have developed a breakthrough technique that quantifies energy dissipation in complex, small systems, offering insights into energy use, efficiency, and speed in computers and other devices. -
Mathematical model sheds light on African American family ties
Sparse record-keeping during slavery has created gaps in African American family trees. New modeling offers valuable insights into genealogical connections. -
ICME Quarterly Newsletter - Autumn 2025
Discover the latest news, milestones, and community highlights from Stanford’s Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering.
Fostering Powerful Connections
As an interdisciplinary institute, collaboration among students, alumni, faculty, and industry are central to all that we do, including research.
Discover ways that you can get involved in the community and innovate with ICME.