Institute for Physical Research and Technology

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Institute for Physical
Research and Technology

Iowa State University
305 TASF
Ames, IA 50011-3020

IPRT Works for Iowa

Research Centers

Catron Center for Solar Energy Research

Supports research on solar energy technologies that can address national energy needs.

Center for Building Energy Research

Focuses on efficient and renewable energy issues related to buildings, developing technologies to reduce energy consumption while maintaining performance and productivity.

Center for Catalysis

Dedicated to the development of useful, practical catalysts and sustainable green chemistry methods. Scientists investigate the application of catalysis and green chemistry methods to agricultural, industrial and environmental science.

Center for Nondestructive Evaluation

Develops noninvasive methods and instruments for assessing the integrity of structures and materials.

Center for Physical and Computational Mathematics

Researches high-performance computing via cluster computing and parallel computing strategies.

Center for Sustainable Environmental Technologies

Develops and demonstrates renewable energy and chemical technologies and environmental technologies related to fossil fuels.

FAA Airworthiness Assurance Center of Excellence

Identifies and provides solutions for national aircraft safety problems with a focus on inspection and maintenance issues. Major efforts include the Center for Aviation Systems Reliability and the Engine Titanium Consortium.

Materials Preparation Center

Prepares high-purity metals, alloys and compounds in single and polycrystalline forms for research and engineering uses.

Microelectronics Research Center

Develops advanced materials, devices and process technologies in the fields of semiconductors, photonics and solar energy conversion and provides educational laboratories in these technologies for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Midwest Forensics Resource Center

Partners with local, state and federal agencies to address regional forensics needs for training, research, casework, and education.

Virtual Reality Applications Center

Applies virtual reality technology to the challenges of science and engineering.