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UNCW's faculty, students and staff are actively involved in research and innovation on all seven continents. Read below about some of these recent accomplishments and other news from Research & Innovation (R&I).

At the Center of Ancient Roman Pottery Nick Hudson, professor of Art and Art History, studies Roman pottery, revealing how people lived, traded and adapted in the ancient Mediterranean. At the Center of Ancient Roman Pottery

Where Students Shape the Future of Brain Health Research Hands-on research and faculty mentorship are helping UNCW students at all levels make meaningful contributions to brain health research. Where Students Shape the Future of Brain Health Research

Where Research Supports Community Solutions From flood resilience to food security and workforce development, UNCW research is creating solutions with community impact. Where Research Supports Community Solutions

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A 2026 Rising Research Excellence Awardee, Hosam Alamleh's research examines threats, vulnerabilities and defense strategies for securing autonomous and mission-critical systems, focusing on cybersecurity of unmanned vehicles, maritime cybersecurity, anti-drone technology and infrastructure technologies.

Matthew McLean, a 2026 Rising Research Excellence Awardee, focuses his research on the dynamics, functional roles and biogeography of marine fish assemblages. His lab's work combines field-based observations with quantitative modeling to understand how fish biodiversity is changing globally and what those changes mean for conservation and fisheries management.

A 2026 Rising Research Excellence Awardee, Remington X. Poulin's research focuses on developing analytical tools and methods to help bring novel biotechnology products to market and improving understanding of waterborne chemistry in ecologically and commercially valuable systems.