Research at West Virginia University generates new knowledge, engages and benefits the state and nation, improves the health, prosperity, and quality of life of West Virginia citizens, and inspires and educates the next generation of leaders.
Designated as a Research University (High Research Activity) as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, West Virginia University continues to develop interdisciplinary programs, form strategic partnerships, and build technology transfer and economic development infrastructure. Funding from external sources for total sponsored programs was $142.9 million in fiscal year 2006, with research and development funding at an all time record of $88.3 million.
Researchers at WVU examine the role of niche products such as aquaculture, pasture-raised beef and organic foods for enhancing farm income, reducing risk and diversifying income sources; geospatial technology that provides an immersive simulation environment with data from aerial images, remote sensors and map services; analyze and assess the accuracy of crime reporting in West Virginia including the possible implications of errors and misclassification of crimes for reporting agencies; research the use of coal-derived synthetic gas (syngas) in high-temperature fuel cells; discovered a double pulsar system, the first published report of such a system; research mass evacuation scenarios from the Washington, DC metro area to West Virginia in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster event; research and develop the latest technology in physiological and molecular identification important in the field of biometrics; and, conduct research in the emerging fields of nano-biosciences and nanotechnology, just to mention a few.
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development oversees all aspects of research at West Virginia University, providing guidance for individual researchers and managing the system-wide research enterprise.
Our site contains a wealth of information on the research currently underway, as well as numerous resources for faculty and investigators seeking research funding from WVU and external sources. Enjoy your visit. If you have any questions, please contact us at 304-293-3449 or Research@mail.wvu.edu.
