RESEARCH

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is focused on transforming Southern Virginia through business development, and our research lies at the heart of that effort. With a unique combination of expertise, scientific resources, education, and our public and private sector relationships, we’ve developed a pathway for innovation to reach the market.

The Institute advances research in four key areas: Sustainable and Renewable Resources, Analytical Chemistry, Polymers and Composites, and Vehicles. These focus centers create an environment for discoveries and collaborations that are truly transformative.