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
We’re focused on next-generation therapeutics, health disparities, precision medicine, chronic and infectious diseases and health care quality and cost.
Advancing Intelligent Solutions
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
We’re fueling greater energy independence and resilience, cultivating environmental sustainability and preserving our future food and water supply.
Securing a Safer World
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
From helping launch businesses to supporting mature companies, The Park nurtures a healthy and successful entrepreneurial environment.
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 helps Auburn faculty take research to the marketplace for the benefit of others.
Research at Work
David Scarborough, an associate professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, is working to reduce stress of spacecraft landings by studying thruster-induced plume-surface interactions to better predict their outcomes.
January 15, 2025
Shiwen Mao is developing integrated sensing and communications techniques that will support seamless transmission of wireless XR data.
January 09, 2025
This new initiative will focus on a circular manufacturing ecosystem where local resources can be reused for manufacturing new parts and systems on demand.
December 03, 2024
Auburn University College of Education graduate student Katelyn Nelson’s aspirations are solidly focused on artificial intelligence.
November 25, 2024
Across the Auburn campus, researchers from a wide range of disciplines are working to ensure America’s food processing and supply chain systems are safe.
November 20, 2024
The College of Architecture, Design and Construction's faculty members are talented designers and professionals who are making remarkable progress toward building a vibrant and robust portfolio of impactful research.
November 13, 2024
Alison Boardwine, a senior in biosystems engineering and public and one health, is researching the effects of microplastics and microfibers on Daphnia magna.
November 12, 2024
Auburn-born startup XO Armor's noise-dampening ear hole covers are designed to enhance the effectiveness of the new in-helmet coach-to-player communication.
November 05, 2024
Andrew Lynch, assistant professor in the Department of Music, explains the science behind our fear and music.
October 30, 2024
Auburn faculty focus collaborative research on how forest landowners can best recover and utilize downed timber following severe weather events.
October 30, 2024
Auburn Research
