At FIAD there are several scientific groups formed by consolidated professors and scientists that develop their research line in order to solve several problems, including engineering and architecture.

Research lines are:

• Hydraulics and hydrology
• Communications and Electronic Instrumentation
• Image processing
• Complex systems and their applications
• Electronic Instrumentation
• Telematics and the Internet of things
• Quality and productivity
• Resource Optimization
• Design, development, and manufacture of products and services
• Modeling and Biosynthesis of Materials
• Bioengineering
• Design, development, and application of new nanostructured systems
• Urban, architectural, and landscape heritage
• Urban and architectural studies
• Architecture, environment, and energy