Research

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UA Engineer Pioneers New Process for Recycling Plastics

As consumer plastics continue to accumulate in our environment, U researchers developed a way to more efficiently and effectively recycle polymers.

UA Center to Provide Environmental Analysis to Support National Security

UA Center to Provide Environmental Analysis to Support National Security

UA’s Global Water Security Center cemented an agreement to provide global environmental analysis in support of national security decision making.

UA Professor Upcycling Waste for Green Construction and Jobs

UA Professor Upcycling Waste for Green Construction and Jobs

A research project led by The University of Alabama will use biomass to reclaim industrial waste and sequester carbon.

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Hydropower Industry Lost Billions to Drought Over Two Decades

Analysis by UA researchers finds that states should plan for drought as part of energy strategy.

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Risk to Jaguar Habitat Illuminates Additional Costs of Drug War

As narco traffickers search for more remote areas for their operations, they take over protected habitat and lead enforcement on a costly chase.

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Unique Simulator Drives Research at UA’s TRIP Lab

A powerful driving simulator at The University of Alabama will enable unique research into driving behaviors.

UA and USGS officials cut ribbon on Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility

USGS, UA Celebrate Opening of World-Class Hydrologic Facility 

The Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility will advance innovation, boost economic development and launch the next generation of scientists.

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Interactive Map Shows Thresholds for Coastal Nuisance Flooding

Researchers used machine learning to calculate sea level rise and high tide flooding thresholds along U.S. coast.

Dr. Joshua Bittle, Dr. Ajay Agrawal, John Driscoll, Dr. Brian Boudouris, and Tim Haskew, Associate Dean for Research, College of Engineering stand in front of the diesel combustion lab

University of Alabama Researchers Tackle Idling Diesel Emissions at Ports

UA engineering researchers will develop and test a new way to tackle diesel emissions during idling conditions.

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UA Launches New Center for AI Research and Development

UA is setting a new standard for AI research as part of a campus-wide collaboration.