AREAS OF RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
UToledo has identified areas of research excellence in which highly accomplished faculty members are recognized nationally for their contributions to the fields of: Astronomy and Astrophysics; Solar Energy, Water Quality and Sustainable Technologies; and Cell Architecture and Dynamics.
The identification of these areas of research excellence and a plan to advance them is part of the University’s strategic plan. As part of the process to identify existing strong research programs, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs also recognized spotlight areas of unique distinction, areas of emerging research excellence, and areas of future opportunity. UToledo will continually consider new areas and update existing areas of excellence.
1. Recognized Areas of Research Excellence
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Solar Energy, Water Quality and Sustainable Technologies
- Cell Architecture and Dynamics
2. Spotlight areas of Unique Distinction
- Human Trafficking
- Disability and Society
- Hypertension and Precision Medicine
3. Areas of Emerging Research Excellence
- Legacy Cities
- Cancer, Immune Therapy and Precision Molecular Therapy
4. Areas of Future Opportunity
- Vector Biology
- Smart Transportation
- Data 2 Decision
- BioPsychoSocial Determinants of Chronic Disease
- Community-Based STEAM
Moving Research Forward
Powering Space Flight
U.S. Air Force awards UToledo physicists $7.4 million to develop solar technology that can provide power for space vehicles using sunlight. Learn more
Leveraging Nature
UToledo Awarded $1.1 Million Federal Grant to Advance Clean Water Technology. Learn more
Energizing Research
UToledo scientists join forces with lead battery manufacturers and Argonne National Laboratory to identify methods to extend the life of lead batteries. Learn more
Protecting the Great Lakes and drinking water
With more than $6 million in active grants underway, UToledo is studying algal blooms, invasive species such as Asian carp, and pollutants, and looking for pathways to restore our greatest natural resource for future generations to ensure our communities continue to have access to safe drinking water.
Research at The University of Toledo
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs advocates in support of scholarship, creative activity, and research to all faculty, in full understanding that the needs to achieve success vary across disciplines.
