The Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST) possesses world class geospatial and data analytics abilities. The geoscience department has research strengths in geophysics, geochemistry and hydrogeology, providing multiple tools for below ground analysis. The combination of data acquisition and modeling provides both predictive and provenance results.

A unique group of researchers at the U of A specialize in the separation and purification of products and resources. They employ a range of technologies from electrodeionization, functional membranes and instability driven separations. Emerging adaptive separation methods allow for changing separation behaviors in response to system changes. Expertise from front-end product concentrating to waste clean up strategies.

The U of A has a spectrum of materials scientists who work from the quantum and nanoscale to the analysis of novel materials and the synthesis of new electrode chemistries. Our research activities include advanced materials for packaging, control analysis, high resolution and device characterization, advanced coatings and surface engineering, photovoltaic materials, thermoelectric materials, nanotribology and bioinspired functional surfaces and materials.

The College of Engineering and the Sam M. Walton College of Business have been national leaders in supply chain and transportation logistics for more than 20 years. Researchers work at every stage to optimize planning and forecasting to sourcing, purchasing, shipping and storage. Strengths include distribution, transportation, information technology and software solutions, and maritime and multimodal transportation.