Research Administration and Economic Development
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Intellectual Property Exchange (IPX) helps Auburn faculty take research to the marketplace so it can reach and benefit individuals, businesses and communities.
For Auburn University Professor Michael Roberts, mentoring students is the most rewarding part of his career. However, it’s far from the only part of his role as a professor. He also conducts research in his Nutrabolt Molecular and Applied Sciences Lab, where his work examines how training and diet influence molecular adaptations related to performance, aging, and overall health.
The Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education project has been awarded a multimillion-dollar grant.
The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development, in collaboration with the Office of Communications and Marketing, guides the program, which continues a mission of empowering researchers with the skills and strategies to communicate the broader impact of their work.
