Research

Dr. Zhongyang Wang working with a student in Dr. Wang's chemical engineering lab at the University of Alabama

Integrating research and education: Four UA faculty win prestigious NSF award

A researcher in Dr. Ravi Kumar's lab at the University of Alabama uses a dropper to do something sciencey.

UA study explores combination approach for lupus treatment

Study finds pairing an existing drug with a supplement-derived compound showed greater benefit than either alone in a lupus model. Continue reading UA study explores combination approach for lupus treatment

Konstantin Matchev holding the challenge coin presented at the Genesis mission summit. MAtchev is standing in front of a map showing the award recipients.

AI meets particle physics in UA-led Department of Energy project

Giving scientists more time for science: A research team from The University of Alabama will leverage machine learning in the field of high-energy physics. Continue reading AI meets particle physics in UA-led Department of Energy project

closeup of a healthcare professional placing a blood pressure cuff on an arm.

UA researcher leads global effort to promote reliable health information

People wearing soccer jerseys from different countries sitting together in a stadium setting

How international sports affirm and challenge national identity

A burned hillside after wildfire with ash on the ground and burned plants visible. Green hills are visible in the distance.

UA research suggests ocean collapse triggered ancient wildfires

A University of Alabama study revealed an ancient marine life extinction event kicked off widespread wildfires in the Devonian period.

UA students explore the new ethical dilemmas of an AI world

UA students explore the new ethical dilemmas of an AI world

An innovative semester-long experience prepared students at The University of Alabama to address new ethical questions raised by AI.

Dr. Vishesh Vikas and Cole Woods of TANDEM Exosuits in the Agile Robotics Lab

Leading with Ingenuity at University of Alabama

Faculty fuel a steady pipeline of innovation through research that tackles real-world challenges.

Printing Possibilities: Inside The Cube 3D Printing Lab

Printing Possibilities: Inside The Cube 3D Printing Lab

At The Cube, University of Alabama students turn ideas into real, working prototypes through hands-on engineering and entrepreneurship.

UA mascot Big Al shows surprise while viewing a student poster presentation at URCA 2026

Behind the Curtain at URCA 2026

University of Alabama undergraduate researchers talk on why they participated in URCA 2026 and what they gained from the experience.

Thinking Machines: Inside the BRAINS Lab

Thinking Machines: Inside the BRAINS Lab

The BRAINS Lab’s research is about advancing intelligent robots that can think, adapt, and interact more like humans in real-world environments.