OSU has many research centers that are actively engaged in energy and energy-related environmental research. Much of the research is interdisciplinary in nature and includes partners from OSU and around the world.
The collaborative approach can often be exponentially more powerful than an isolated approach.The IEE will assist you in facilitating discussion and interaction with our research centers. If you would like to find out more about one or more of our research centers please contact IEE and we will be happy to assist with information or arrange an introduction.
Byrd Polar Research Center
The Byrd Polar Research Center (BPRC) at OSU is recognized internationally as a leader in polar and alpine research. Research at the Center focuses on the role of cold regions in the Earth's overall climate system, and encompasses geological sciences, geochemistry, glaciology, paleoclimatology, meteorology, remote sensing, ocean dynamics, and the history of polar exploration. |
Center for Automotive Research
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is an interdisciplinary research center in the College of Engineering. CAR research focuses on fuel consumption and emissions, intelligent transportation systems, and vehicle and occupant safety. |
Center for Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment
The College of Engineering has long-standing and significant strengths in energy and environmental research. Through the University's Targeted Investment in Excellence (TIE) Program, the Center for Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment was established in the College of Engineering to address the global issues of energy. Center affiliates engage in research in coal science and technology; nuclear power; fuel cells; solar, biomass, and other alternative fuels and systems; novel materials and devices; sustainable transportation; energy policy analysis and planning; and sustainable buildings. |
Center for Multifunctional Polymer Nanomaterials and Devices
Nanotechnology promises to have a significant impact on many polymer-based products. The Center for Multifunctional Polymer Nanomaterials and Devices (CMPND) develops manufacturing protocols and nanostructures for near-term industrial polymeric nanocomposites, emerging polymer photonic components and devices, and more futuristic biomedical devices and systems with nanoscale functions. |
Center for Resilience
The Center for Resilience is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to improving the resilience of industrial systems and the environments in which they operate. |
Center for Urban Analysis (CURA)
The primary mission of the Center for Urban Analysis (CURA) is to conduct research on urban and regional issues, making substantive contributions to several local constituencies. CURA also provides a cohesive urban and regional policy presence for The Ohio State University at the local, state, national and international levels. |
Coal Combustion Product
The burning of coal generates byproducts which include fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, and flue gas desulfurization (FGD) materials. When treated and applied correctly, CCPs can be put to multiple productive uses ranging from highway applications, mineland reclamation to agricultural applications. |
Institute for Materials Research
The Institute for Materials Research (IMR) seeks to create and sustain a community of multidisciplinary materials researchers, capabilities, focus groups and centers that eliminate traditional discipline-driven boundaries at the research level, blends strengths and coordinates facilities so that interdisciplinary materials research strengths across the University can thrive. |
Glenn School of Public Affairs
The John Glenn School of Public Affairs (JGSPA) prepares students for careers in the public and non-profit sectors. Among the many areas of study, the JGSPA faculty provides research and education in energy and environmental regulation and public policy. JGSPA also provides leadership training for emerging leaders, skill development for new and mid-level managers, conferences for local government leaders, and other programs that enhance the quality of public service and the democratic process. JGSPA, together with OSU Libraries, is home to the John Glenn Archives. |
Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center
The Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center (OBIC) is a new research initiative that integrates academia and industry toward the development of renewable specialty chemicals, polymers/plastics and advanced materials. |
Ohio Sea Grant College Program
The Franz Theodore Stone Laboratory is the Lake Erie teaching and research laboratory of the Ohio Sea Grant College Program. Created in 1895 and located on Gibraltar Island in Put-in-Bay harbor, Stone Laboratory is the nation's oldest freshwater biological field station and the Island Campus of The Ohio State University. Since Stone Laboratory's establishment, scientists and students have been conducting significant research on the ecology and physical characteristics of Lake Erie and the Great Lakes. |
The Photovoltaics Innovation and CommercializationCenter
consists of a world class science and technology platform in the State of Ohio employing second and third generation Photovoltaics materials tailored primarily for applications in clean electricity generation. Three primary locations of the Center are: The University of Toledo, The Ohio State University, and Bowling Green State University. |
