Research has always been a priority at ECI. The eight Research Centers - composed of faculty members who are also researchers - generate new knowledge from research. The researchers share that new knowledge through teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs. The Research Centers also serve the community through extension programs and through continuing education courses.

The eight Research Centers are:

• Environment and Hydraulics
• Basic Sciences
• Economics and Entrepreneurial Development
• Electronics and Energy
• Computer Systems and Telecommunications and Informatics
• Structures and Materials, Transportation and Highways, and Geotechnics
• Liberal Arts and Languages
• Production

These Centers have modern labs and highly qualified professionals with ample research experience. Research is done in the following areas:

• Environmental Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Hydraulics
• Structures and Materials
• Soil and Pavements
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Systems
• Mathematics