
Research at Chapman
A world-changing idea begins with curiosity. At Chapman, we are fully invested in fostering that curiosity and the individuals with the passionate drive to explore the answers.
From Environmental and food sciences to big data and economic, research and creative activity at Chapman University is embed into every subject in every school. Chapman has world renowned faculty and established national and international prominence with several Institutes and Centers that promote interdisciplinary research.


Drop-in and chat LIVE with Chapman’s Vice President for Research Thomas Piechota, PhD, PE and Chapman’s Director of Industry Alliances and Commercialization Lawrence Lau via Zoom during the Forecast 2:30 – 5 p.m.
Industry Partners in Research
Tap into groundbreaking research and collaborate with Chapman’s pioneering experts and students across a range of disciplines to pursue solutions to the challenges facing your industry.
- Explore industry Alliances and Commercialization in research
- Download and review our presentation on Partnering with Industry
- Looking for a partnership beyond research? Visit the Industry Partners Think Chapman First booth today
COVID-19 Research
With the goal of helping find solutions to the coronavirus pandemic and studying its impacts on society, Chapman University has awarded nearly $95,000 in research grants to faculty in fields ranging from bioscience to public health policy. The awards represent a diversity of research and enable researchers to examine varied topics, including the effect of health disparities on COVID-19 death rates in New York and Los Angeles.
- Chapman researchers leading the way in Covid-19 Research
- Attend upcoming “Ask the Experts” Virtual Town Halls featuring renowned Chapman researchers
Research in Action
- Read “Chapman Forward,” Chapman’s Research Magazine
- Read Rapid Selective Detection of Bacteria
- Read Device for Treating Idiopathic Toe-Walking
Learn more
- Learn more about Research and Creative Activities at Chapman University
- Download an overview of Chapman’s Office of Research