Research

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Low-cost Solution Viable for Self-Driving Cars to Spot Hacked GPS

Transportation researchers at The University of Alabama developed a promising, inexpensive system to overcome one challenge of self-driving vehicle technology: GPS hacking that can send a self-driving vehicle to the wrong destination.

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UA Leading Investigation Into Alternative Pain Treatment

The research is exploring minuscule doses of a potent toxin to treat pain without opioids or nerve-block injections.

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Undergraduate Research Boosted With Move to Academic Affairs

To enhance the campus culture for undergraduate students involved in research and scholarly endeavors, the Office for Undergraduate Research is moving to the Capstone Center for Student Success.

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UA Research Enterprise Enjoys Remarkable Year

The portion of faculty members engaged in externally funded research as well as the number of faculty receiving honorific awards last academic year were the most in the University’s history.

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Federal Award To Help UA Electrify Crimson Ride

With nearly $8 million in federal transit funds, The University of Alabama will replace a quarter of its transit system buses with electric buses, reducing emissions and further positioning UA and the region as a hub for the electric vehicle ecosystem.

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New Director to Form Partnerships that Support Industry, Boost UA

A new role under the Office for Research and Economic Development is charged with creating transformational partnerships that combine outcomes from impactful research at The University of Alabama with the critical technology and workforce needs of industry.

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UA Researcher Investigates Drivers of Antarctic Ice Retreat

The study will improve contemporary climate models and projections of rising sea level.

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Engineering Professor, Automotive Pioneer Adds New R&D Role

Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian will take on the additional responsibility of creating and implementing a vision for connected, automated and electric mobility research and elevating the profile of the Alabama Transportation Institute.

Automotive Veteran Tapped to Lead Mobility and Power Center

Automotive Veteran Tapped to Lead Mobility and Power Center

An experienced leader with Honda Motor Company and entrepreneur will direct the Alabama Mobility and Power Center at The University of Alabama.

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State Business Leaders Not Confident in Economy

For the first time in eight years Alabama business leaders have a negative outlook for the economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.