The Microelectronics Research Center develops and characterizes advanced semiconductor materials, devices, and processing technology. The Center researches and develops new semiconducting materials and technology for the next generation of electronic and photonic devices, interacts with industry in the commercialization of these new technologies, and provides a state-of-the-art learning laboratory. The primary goal is to accomplish…
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Microelectronics Research Center
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Iowa Energy Center
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The Iowa Energy Center is a research, demonstration, and education organization dedicated to improving Iowa’s energy efficiency and use of renewable energy. The Energy Center meets its goals by developing in-house energy-related research and education programs and by sponsoring projects developed by other groups. The Energy Center awards competitive grants for energy-related projects, which vary…
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Combinatorial Sciences and Materials Informatics Collaboratory
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The Combinatorial Sciences and Materials Informatics Collaboratory is an interdisciplinary, university-wide institute promoting research in techniques for high throughput experimentation for chemical/materials synthesis, processing, and characterization and computational facilities that aid in complex and/or large scale data modeling and analysis via informatics. The Combinatorial Sciences and Materials Informatics Collaboratory is one of the largest and most comprehensive…
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Electric Power Research Center
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This center promotes and expands research in electric power and energy-related fields of particular interest to faculty and to the twelve electric utilities who support EPRC through their membership fees. Primary goals include the maintenance of a strong electric power and energy program and the education of students at the BS, MS, and Ph.D. levels…
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Center for Catalysis
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The Center for Catalysis, or CCAT, is a research and education organization focusing on “green chemistry,” which refers to environmentally benign chemical processes. These often occur at room temperatures and ordinary pressures, and use water, preferably, as a solvent. They require less expenditure of energy, occur more rapidly, and produce significantly fewer unwanted byproducts than…
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Center for Building Energy Research
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The Center for Building Energy Research (CBER) focuses on efficient and renewable energy technology issues related to buildings. Center research activities include developing new technologies and improving existing technologies to reduce energy consumption while maintaining performance and productivity. Endeavors to reduce energy consumption include improving the efficiency of HVAC systems and industrial processes, improving indoor…
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Catron Center for Solar Energy Research
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The Catron Center for Solar Energy Research supports research on solar energy technologies that can address national energy needs. The Center is administered by the Institute for Physical Research and Technology’s (IPRT) Microelectronics Research Center. The support is limited to supporting graduate student stipends, tuition and some research materials support.
Bioeconomy Institute
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The Bioeconomy Institute (BEI) is an outgrowth of the Bioeconomy Initiative — a campuswide effort, launched in 2002, to investigate the use of biorenewable resources as sustainable feedstocks for producing chemicals, fuels, materials, and energy. Today, the BEI has over 160 faculty affiliated members who contribute to the Bioeconomy Initiative with over $60 million in…
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BioCentury Research Farm
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The BioCentury Research Farm is the first-in-the-nation integrated research and demonstration facility dedicated to biomass production and processing. Biomass includes both lignocellulosic crops and grain. This facility presents a unique opportunity for industry collaboration. It will accelerate innovation and production capacity associated with biobased fuels, chemicals, and products. Collaborations for developing sustainable technologies will provide…
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Ames Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy
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The Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory devoted to “creating materials and energy solutions”. Established in the 1940s with the successful development of the most efficient process to produce high-purity uranium metal for atomic energy, the Ames Lab now pursues a much broader portfolio that has given it…
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