Research and Innovation
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Asraf Uddin received the Climate, Earth, Heath, Environmental Sciences and Humanity (CEHESH) Trust of India award for his significant contributions to advancing the understanding of geological processes.

February 06, 2025

A team of soil scientists from the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University and Oregon State University were awarded $1.3 million by the National Resources Conservation Service to study nutrient runoff from manure fertilizer.

February 06, 2025

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A rodent-sized mammal found in East Alabama is causing a stir across the state and beyond.

February 06, 2025

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Three computer science and software engineering students were recently earned the 2024-25 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award honorable mentions from the Computing Research Association.

February 04, 2025

The 8th Annual Schneller Frontiers Lecture at Auburn University featured Dr. Yogesh Surendranath from MIT, who presented on electrochemistry’s role in sustainable thermochemical catalysis. Hosted by COSAM’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the event honored the legacy of Dr. Stewart Schneller while inspiring students and faculty to engage in cutting-edge scientific research.

February 04, 2025

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In their annual content analysis of Super Bowl advertisers and their ads, Harbert College of Business marketing professors Linda and O.C. Ferrell reveal who's in, who's out and why.

February 03, 2025

Miria Criado, Ramandeep Kaur and Constantinos Kyriakis

Three pathobiologists in the College of Veterinary Medicine talk about the rise in bird flu cases nationally, the potential for more transmission to humans and ways people can stay as safe as possible.

January 31, 2025

Dr. Georges Fares explains one of his projects on the opening night of SHOWCASE 2025.

Several faculty members in the College of Human Sciences were well represented at the opening night of SHOWCASE 2025 — a university-wide initiative that acknowledges and highlights the importance of research in academia.

January 30, 2025

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Margaret Flores is conducting math research at Loachapoka Elementary School to help students achieve success in math.

January 29, 2025

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Our researchers and Alabama Extension specialists are taking their expertise to Alabama farmers’ fields with a grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

January 29, 2025

Jonathan Pettus, who spent 27 years with NASA, will start his new role as executive director of Auburn's Applied Research Institute in Huntsville on Feb. 1.

January 28, 2025

Judging by the reports of tech journalists covering the annual Consumer Electronics Show, the timing of establishing Auburn's Electronics Packaging Research Institute this past summer couldn't have been better.

January 27, 2025

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January 24, 2025

Nima Shamsaei, Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Distinguished Professor of mechanical engineering, will deliver the 2024-25 Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, January 28. His presentation, “Additive Manufacturing Program at Auburn University," will explore the groundbreaking advancements in additive manufacturing (AM) research being made at Auburn.

January 24, 2025

What do turtles, scent-trained dogs, and human movement have in common? A School of Kinesiology faculty member in Auburn University’s College of Education is using all three to conduct research. Associate Professor Heidi Kluess is launching a study that will implore dog owners to walk their pets – and collect data on box turtles in Alabama.

January 17, 2025

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The Asian longhorned beetle, a threat to U.S. trees, will soon have a new foe: Labrador retrievers bred and trained by Auburn to search for the invasive species.

January 17, 2025

Brendon Allen has some exoskeletons in his closet, and the National Science Foundation wants to find out more about them. Learn more on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

January 17, 2025

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Showcase 2025, a campus-wide celebration of creative scholarship and work, will kick off with an exhibit of faculty work on Jan. 2 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

January 16, 2025

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Aerospace Engineering's David Scarborough, is working to reduce stress of spacecraft landings by studying thruster-induced plume-surface interactions.

January 15, 2025

A College of Liberal Arts student measures findings during a recent Archaeology Field School in Notasulga, Alabama.

A recent philanthropy-fueled project, led by Meghan Buchanan, Auburn archaeologist and anthropology associate professor, has the potential to unearth a one-of-a-kind discovery.

January 14, 2025

Assistant computer science professor by day, computational biologist by day, medical doctor by day — Haynes Heaton does it all. Great news for Auburn. Bad news for cancer. Listen to Heaton discuss how his software is changing the standard of care for leukemia patients undergoing bone marrow transplants on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

January 13, 2025

At this rate, Auburn may need to open its own "NanoArt" museum. Because the Department of Materials Engineering just keeps churning out masterpieces.

January 10, 2025

Shiwen Mao

Shiwen Mao is developing integrated sensing and communications techniques that will support seamless transmission of wireless XR data.

January 09, 2025

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Accounting researchers have created an innovative digital method to streamline the way companies track and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it easier for firms to accurately comply with stringent national and international carbon disclosure regulations.

December 17, 2024

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Professor Miranda Reed, a three-time Auburn graduate, is training the next generation of scientists within the Harrison College of Pharmacy and uncovering insights about Alzheimer’s disease.

December 13, 2024

Jin Wang, Peter He and Zhihua Jiang

Researchers are developing novel technology that converts pulp and paper mill flue gas (carbon emissions) and aquaculture wastewater into algae-based protein for aquafeed pellets.

December 11, 2024

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Auburn researchers have devised a new means of measuring the physiological characteristics of peanut plants that should prove to be instrumental in speeding the breeding process.

December 11, 2024

Auburn University, in collaboration with George Mason University and the Smithsonian Institution, has uncovered the genetic and evolutionary forces shaping bird plumage. The study examines how a single gene influences color variation and explores the trade-offs between vibrant yellow feathers favored by sexual selection and their reduced water resistance. This groundbreaking research highlights the intricate balance of natural and sexual selection in evolution.

December 06, 2024

Rebecca Oliver

Rebecca Oliver received the top student paper award from the NCA's Communication and Military Division at its 2024 conference.

December 06, 2024

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Frances O’Donnell, associate professor in civil and environmental engineering, is partnering with NASA to study geographically isolated wetlands and their environmental impact.

December 03, 2024

Brock Birdsong and Masoud Mahjouri-Samani

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

Jeff Suhling, Quina Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded the William Chen Distinguished Service Award from the IEEE Electronics Packaging Society (EPS). The award annually recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the EPS through service and leadership.

November 26, 2024

Auburn’s Advanced Propulsion Research Lab is teaming up with Research in Flight to improve the performance of cyclonic vortex engines that are being developed for use by the U.S. Air Force and commercial space companies such as Sierra Space.

November 25, 2024

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November 25, 2024

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Auburn University College of Education graduate student Katelyn Nelson’s aspirations are solidly focused on artificial intelligence.

November 25, 2024

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Led by the Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresources Engineering, researchers will produce low-cost biocarbon from paper mill sludge and produce ethylene, which will replace petroleum-based ethylene to synthesize polyethylene.

November 22, 2024

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The Jule's latest iteration of the Radical Naturalism series explores art co-created by humans and animals, raising questions around creativity, autonomy.

November 22, 2024

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An Auburn team is working to make catfish breeding more efficient and profitable.

November 21, 2024

JoEllen Sefton

JoEllen Sefton, a professor in Auburn University’s School of Kinesiology, has spent the past 18 years researching and developing solutions to problems faced by military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and first responders. That work recently earned her the prestigious Auburn University Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach.

November 21, 2024

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Auburn faculty explain CDC’s new recommendation that people 50 and older get the pneumococcal vaccine.

November 21, 2024

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Ensure your holiday meals are safe and joyful! Auburn researchers are pioneering solutions to prevent foodborne illnesses.

November 20, 2024

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Auburn researchers are developing ways to improve the infrastructure, specifically addressing the construction of roads, bridges and buildings, in Alabama and beyond.

November 20, 2024

Concerns about food safety are high after the recent E. coli outbreak linked to carrots. Rodney Tollerson, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, discusses the contamination and offers tips to keep you safe.

November 20, 2024

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As schools and statehouses grapple with cell phone use in the classroom, social work researchers in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University have evaluated a promising cell phone ban policy that benefits students and teachers alike.

November 20, 2024

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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

Hari Narayaran, Nima Shamsaei and Panagiotis Mistriotis

Three Auburn Engineering faculty members were recently recognized for exemplary leadership, innovative research, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service to the university and community at the annual Faculty Awards ceremony.

November 20, 2024

Peter Hastie

Peter Hastie, a Wayne T. Smith Distinguished Professor in Auburn University’s School of Kinesiology, is a 2024 recipient of the Creative Research and Scholarship Award for his extensive work in physical education - teacher education.

November 18, 2024

Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station

Auburn University’s Board of Trustees gave its final approval Friday for the construction of a Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in Orange Beach.

November 14, 2024