Applied Research Institute (AUARI)

Jonathan Pettus
Jonathan Pettus
Director, Applied Research Institute

 

The Applied Research Institute
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Extending Auburn’s expertise and resources to Defense, Aerospace, and Biotech leaders

 

The Applied Research Institute
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About the Institute

The Auburn University Applied Research Center (ARC) within the Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) is Auburn Engineering’s new home for cutting-edge applied research and development supporting our partners in the City of Huntsville’s rapidly expanding defense, aerospace and biotech sectors.

Housed at the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus near Redstone Arsenal and the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, ARC has quickly become the primary pipeline for connecting Auburn Engineering faculty and students with Huntsville-based defense agencies.

Focused research areas include advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, biotechnology, quantum metrology, digital engineering, cyber and critical infrastructure security and assured position, navigation and timed missile systems, and radiation hardening testing.

With government partners that include NASA, Missile Defense Agency, Space Development Agency, Space and Missile Defense Command, Redstone Test Center, and the U.S. Army, our vision is to maintain Auburn University’s position as a national leader in transformative engineering research.

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  • Recently secured a three-year, $50-million contract designated for boosting the modernization efforts of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center.

  • Facilitates a one-of-a-kind additive manufacturing education and training program connecting Huntsville City Schools with Auburn University’s additive manufacturing resources and expertise.

  • Secured a $10 million U.S. Army Ranger Regiment award on the Army Research Laboratory Pathfinder Program.

  • Specialized laboratories include design for additive manufacturing, military robotics, space manufacturing, applied cybernetics, and digital engineering.

  • Partnered with the Missile Defense Agency on an $11.5-million project providing radiation hardening testing on space hardware, the only project of its kind in the country.

  • Organized and executed more than 150 internal and external events. Hosted community partners in government, industry, and Auburn University internal stakeholders, including the annual Graduate Engineering Research Showcase, VIP visitors, workforce development functions, and recruiting events.