Lord Astor Visits the Institute

Lord Astor Visits the Institute

Lord Astor, grandson of Lady Astor visited the Institute to see the research and production of the Lady Astor Rose. Read More

Lady Astor Rose Adopted

Lady Astor Rose Adopted

The city of Danville adopts the Lady Astor Rose as the official city flower. Read More

The Institute Forms a New Partnership

The Institute Forms a New Partnership

The Institute has formed a new partnership with Japan Tobacco International and both have high hopes for the future. Read More

VIPER's New Driving Simulator Now in Gear

VIPER's New Driving Simulator Now in Gear

Second simulator gives vehicle performance unit more flexibility and greater service for clients. Read More

Hundreds Attend College Night

Hundreds Attend College Night

High school students and their parents meet with more than seventy colleges and universities in one central location.   Read More

The UNordinary Leads to Extraordinary

The UNordinary Leads to Extraordinary

The Institute's SEDI program proved to be very beneficial for local teachers and their classrooms.   Read More

Researcher in agriculture presents in Scotland

Researcher in agriculture presents in Scotland

He shares his work in potato genomics with experimental biologists Read More

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We've just added a new website!

The Dan River Plant Propagation Center creates bioenergy feedstock and several beautiful ornamentals   Read More

Institute Researcher  Presents at International BIOMASS Conference

Institute Researcher Presents at International BIOMASS Conference

Dr. Chuansheng Mei shared his research at the 2011 International BIOMASS Conference & Expo in May, and with another international symposium in China in August Read More

Research Centers

Overview

IALR research centers drive commercialization crucial to regional economic success.

The research centers at IALR, selected based on existing regional assets, focus on these areas:

(click on the headings to explore...)

High-value horticulture and forestry

ISRR

Institute for Sustainable and Renewable Resources

Renewable Energy & Bioproducts

SENTEC

Sustainble Energy Technology Center

Mechanical engineering

Motorsports & Vehicle Performance

VIPER

Virginia Institute for Performance Engineering and Research

PERL

Performance Engineering Research Lab

VTPL

Vehicle Terrain Performance Laboratory

ITL

Intelligent Transportation Lab

Robotics & Unmanned Systems

BIT

Bio-Inspired Technology Laboratory

CMS

Computational Multiphysics Systems Lab