Research Centers, Institutes & Facilities
The Henry Samueli School of Engineering is at the forefront of engineering education and innovative technological advancements and development. Home to or affiliated with more than a dozen research centers and experimental facilities, the
- The National Fuel Cell Research Center (NFCRC) - the first of its kind in the nation, this center provides a forum for fuel cell technology research, development and industry-scale demonstration
- UCI Combustion Laboratory - supports research and development of continuous combustion technology, including gas turbines, boilers, furnaces and related technologies
Beckman Laser Institute (BLI) - a 37,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated exclusively to developing the full potential of lasers and related photonic systems for biomedical applications; the BLI is a division in the Department of Surgery in the
California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2) - a two-campus multidisciplinary research institute that integrates UCI and UCSD faculty expertise with industry insight. Calit2 seeks innovative information technology approaches that will benefit society and ignite economic development in a wide range of areas, including the environment, transportation, emergency management, healthcare, global economics, education and entertainment
Center for Aerospace Research and Education (CARE) - dedicated to the development of innovative computational methods to address mechanical and aerospace engineering problems
Center for Computer Modeling in Engineering - developed to bring researchers together to cultivate stronger multidisciplinary programs for the advancement of computational modeling capabilities
Center for Embedded Computer Systems - focuses on the emerging theory and technology of embedded systems. The center emphasizes research and development of automotive, medical and communications applications
Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing - developed to improve hydrologic prediction through development and refinement of hydrologic models and use of advanced observations, particularly from remote sensing sources
Center for Pervasive Communications and Computing - supported by a gift from Broadcom Corp. and Conexant Systems Inc., this center conducts research and development in broadband communications technology
Facility for RF Design and Characterization - a multidisciplinary facility for the characterization and measurement of high-frequency systems ranging from the front-end to the antenna
Integrated Nanosystems Research Facility (INRF) - a world class facility dedicated to the research and development of technology for integrated micro and nanosystems through research, education and outreach
Institute of Transportation Studies - established to foster research, education and training in the field of transportation. Research encompasses transportation networks, traffic engineering and intelligent transportation; involves faculty and students from The Henry Samueli School of Engineering, the
Laboratory for Fluorescence Dynamics (LFD) - a national research resource center for biomedical fluorescence spectroscopy, which provides a state-of-the-art laboratory for fluorescence measurements with technical assistance to visiting scientists: local, national, and international
LifeChips - dedicated to promoting the union of technology arts and life sciences through research and education at the micro and nano scales.
Micro/Nano Fluidics Fundamentals Focus Center (MF3) - composed of academic, government and commercial institutions across the country dedicated to the development of the basic science and technology of micro/nanoscale fluidics and their advancement toward applications in a number of commercial and military arenas.
Nanomaterials Characterization and Fabrication Facility (NCF2) - a university-wide user facility that includes advanced microscopy, polymer materials characterization, and micro- and nano-fabrication, offerering state-of-the-art instrumentation for BioMEMs and the analysis of material structure, composition, defects, surface and phase transition. These instruments include SEM, TEM, FIB, AFM, XRD, FT-IR, TGA, DSC, porosimeter and nanoimprinter, as well as specimen preparation equipment.
Networked Systems Center - fosters and supports large-scale collaborative research projects in networked systems. Focus areas encompass the physical layer up to the applications layer, including performance analysis, multimedia, real-time systems, middleware and security; affiliated with The Henry Samueli School of Engineering and the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Personal Power Systems Research Center - scientists and engineers from many disciplines have organized to explore the potential portable power sources needed to energize the next generation of autonomous devices - novel approaches from small fuel cells to miniature engines are investigated; affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences
Spray and Droplet Science and Technology Research Center - created to foster research in the development of sprays and droplets, and to transfer technology to industry. Emphasis is on developing sprays that will reduce costs, minimize environmental impact, increase yield and improve quality
Structural Engineering Testing Hall - 80 ft. by 50 ft., and houses a reaction floor 70 ft. by 50 ft. on plan, a reaction wall 60 ft. long by 22 ft. high, an overhead traveling crane and a MTS dynamic load system
