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Liam Leightley, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research

"The IALR uses the talent of its scientists to pursue innovative ideas, through advanced research efforts. Our goal is to try and create inventions that can be protected by patents and commercialized through licensing opportunities. The commercialization of technology invented at IALR can benefit our region and provide direct support to economic development. Companies are continually seeking innovation for the local and global economy. Commercialization of IALR technology for economic development in Southside Virginia could enable the region to become a pioneer in the development of innovation-intensive start up companies."
 
Sustainable Energy and Technology Center (SENTEC) Print E-mail
exterior_sentec-lgSENTEC Mission Statement

SENTEC will be developed as a research and development (R&D) emphasis area for the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. SENTEC will become the lead organization for developing a bio-based industry in Southern Virginia. SENTEC will conduct R&D projects that are directed toward the development and introduction of biomass crops, assessment of conversion technologies, development of co-products from conversion processes and feasibility studies for installing bio-refineries into Southern Virginia.

switchgrassThe SENTEC Enterprise

  • 25,000 square foot facility designed to achieve LEED certification
  • Will house a series of research and research support laboratories.
  • Building design is scalable and lab configuration is flexible
  • Management of the enterprise is directed toward technology transfer and associated commercialization
  • R&D projects will progress from bench-level testing to plant trials (engaging local farmers) and demonstration projects
  • In the long term, SENTEC will provide services for hire and may spin off businesses and/or license technologies developed

Corporate Partners

Discussions have been taking place with potential corporate partners so that a program strategy can be formed to advance that partner's biofuel energy interest.

Academic Partners

SENTEC offers unique opportunities to work with faculty and leverage the SENTEC enterprise as a regional technology development hub.

Construction Completion Date

Completed December 2011, with grand opening in April 2012


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