Auburn's driving research and innovation for a better world.

Our Work Solves Problems

We don’t back down from challenges. We meet them head-on. From lab to field, to communities across Alabama and around the world, wherever real-world solutions are needed, Auburn is at work.

Areas of Strength

Improving Health and Health Care

Physicall therapists work with patients

We’re focused on next-generation therapeutics, health disparities, precision medicine, chronic and infectious diseases and health care quality and cost.

Advancing Intelligent Solutions

A student works in a machine lab

We’re moving the world forward in areas of automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, next-generation manufacturing, quantum computing and data science.

Building Resilient Communities

Researchers examine plants

We’re fueling greater energy independence and resilience, cultivating environmental sustainability and preserving our future food and water supply.

Securing a Safer World

A woman stands next to a computer server tower

We’re anticipating and countering the latest cyber and homeland security threats and partnering with national security leaders to make our world a safer place.

Accelerating Space Systems Development

We’re launching next-generation space science technology, materials and research to advance space exploration and train a skilled space workforce.

Work with us

The Park at Auburn

From helping launch businesses to supporting mature companies, The Park nurtures a healthy and successful entrepreneurial environment.

New Venture Accelerator

The New Venture Accelerator and our partners have created a vibrant, supportive, entrepreneurial environment committed to helping advance new and growing businesses.

The IP Exchange

The IP Exchange helps Auburn faculty take research to the marketplace for the benefit of others.

Research at Work

A graphic that shows a mom reading to her child.

An Auburn researcher is addressing effective stress management for children with Type 1 diabetes.

July 25, 2024

Man wears navy shirt in front of blueberry plants in greenhouse

Researchers in the Auburn College of Agriculture and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station are looking for ways to boost blueberry production in the state by introducing more profitable cultivars.

July 25, 2024

An Auburn professor is pictured outdoors.

A team of Auburn researchers is developing innovative, cost-effective and portable opioid biosensors.

July 19, 2024

An Auburn assistant professor stands next to rover robot

An AI-powered robot will be able to inventory thousands of plants while also collecting data on plant growth, pests and diseases.

July 18, 2024

An Auburn researcher is pictured working with apparel design.

Two College of Human Sciences researchers are positively impacting lives through user-centered apparel and interior design.

July 12, 2024

Steve Li is pictured outside using a drone device.

How does a scientist become a drone enthusiast?

July 08, 2024

A researcher is pictured on a beach.

An Auburn faculty member is pioneering natural infrastructure for coastal resilience.

June 28, 2024

Two men work on a small robotic helicopter

Matthew Kirchner will create height-velocity diagrams for various helicopter models — guides for pilots to handle emergency landings and investigate reliable engine failure detection techniques.

June 27, 2024

A new fund at Auburn is designed to bridge the gap between new business formation and initial seed funding.

June 25, 2024

Auburn’s Center for Bioenergy and Bioproducts is on the cutting edge of rapidly advancing research surrounding biochar and its uses.

June 20, 2024

Auburn Research

Steven Taylor

Steven E. Taylor

Ph.D., P.E., Fellow ASABE
Senior Vice President for Research & Economic Development
Contact Us