Research Administration and Economic Development
Focus Areas
Auburn Research is comprised of hundreds of projects representing every area of study offered by our 12 colleges. Those projects are guided by four key focus areas, with each devoted to exploring and overcoming particular issues and challenges.
Advancing Intelligent Solutions
This focus area aims to innovate in some of the country's most competitive and cutting-edge industries, from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to next-generation manufacturing and automation.
Building Resilient Communities
As the need for sustainable solutions in energy, food, and water grows, Auburn researchers are developing new processes and practices that will keep our communities thriving for years to come.
Improving Health and Healthcare
Healthcare is a constantly evolving field as our understanding of the human body and society continues to grow. This focus area aims to discover new treatments and processes to help bring healthcare solutions to more people and communities.
Securing a Safer World
With a strong focus on cyber security and other ways to counter various threats, this research area seeks to find to new technology and safeguards to ensure the safety of our state and country.
Found on our Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville, the Auburn University Applied Research Institute is a workspace for researchers investigating next-generation space exploration technology and materials and training a skilled space workforce.
Our business and entrepreneurial hub, The Park is home to the Auburn Research and Technology Foundations, and supports both new and established businesses.
Collaborate with seasoned business professionals to launch your new business. Offering workshops, consultations and other resources, the New Venture Accelerator is committed to helping advance new and growing businesses.
IPX helps Auburn faculty take research to the marketplace so it can reach and benefit individuals, businesses and communities.
Using laser spectroscopy, the Grieco Lab looks inside everyday materials to reveal properties that could shape future technologies
The Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville, Alabama participated in the largest advanced manufacturing effort ever conducted during the recent Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 exercise in Hawaii.
The new facility expands Auburn's ability to help government and industry partners address critical national security challenges while training the next generation of engineers and scientists.
