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Translational Care

Advancing next-generation medicine and health care solutions through our expanding and influential research network.

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Smart Systems

Driving innovation in automation, machine learning and modern manufacturing through collaborative research that enhances the quality of life, economic growth and security.

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Collaborative Discovery

Leveraging interdisciplinary partnerships to fuel energy resilience, safeguard natural resources and ensure reliable food and water supply.

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Cyber Resilience

Transforming our research into groundbreaking discoveries that strengthen security and shape a brighter future.

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.

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Research at Work
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Outreach award winner helps Alabama high school students navigate FAFSA

Portia Johnson, an assistant professor and Extension specialist in the College of Human Sciences, created the Alabama FAFSA Application Survival Toolkit to help students, families and educators navigate the application process.

Hao Chen observes poplar trials at the Auburn University Plant Science Research Center.
Researcher charting genetic map for drought-resilient poplar trees

Assistant Professor Hao Chen is using genomics to map the future of more sustainable and resilient bioenergy resources.

EPRI director presents on additive in-mold electronics at National Academy of Engineering symposium

One of the heavyweights of next-generation electronics recently shared his vision for lightweight vehicles with the National Academy of Engineering. Auburn's Pradeep Lall presented at the academy's mini-symposium on Integrated, Flexible, Functional Materials. His talk, "Lightweighting through Additive In-Mold Electronics," explored how cutting-edge manufacturing technologies can reduce vehicle weight and improve efficiency.

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Tiny molecules, big discoveries

COSAM's Michael Gramlich and Pharmacy's Miranda Reed study the brain degeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

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National award spotlights Auburn biochemist

Katie Rush uses powerful X-ray light sources to reveal how trace elements like selenium influence human health. Her cutting-edge work earned national recognition through the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award.

Steven E. Taylor, PhD, PE, Fellow ASABE
Steven E. Taylor, PhD, PE, Fellow ASABE
Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development