Research

As a Carnegie R1 institution, research at The University of Texas at Arlington endeavors to improve the world we live in through the relentless pursuit of game-changing discovery.

Research Impact

No. 1

Most innovative university in the Metroplex

U.S. News and World Report, 2025

9th

Fastest-growing doctoral public institution in the U.S.

by the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, 2024

$155 million

in research expenditures

The University’s ever-growing research portfolio attracts high-achieving students and faculty from across Texas and around the globe.

R-1

Doctoral University

Very High Research Activity designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

18

Number of best graduate programs at UTA

by U.S. News and World Report, 2024

7 July

Adaptive spine board could revolutionize ER transport

UTA research shows that better cushions could set a new standard in casualty transport protocol

26 June

UTA leads charge to solve AI data centers’ energy crisis

Dereje Agonafer’ team is working to greatly reduce energy and water use as new AI data centers rapidly rise in Texas

26 June

Can enzyme behind high cholesterol be turned off?

UTA research could help restore proper cholesterol levels, stopping many diseases in their tracks

24 June

UTA powers smarter microgrids with new converter tech

Liwei Zhou’s system improves microgrid accuracy, cutting costs while managing solar, batteries and EV charging

17 June

Chronic pain hits rural residents hardest

Pain may explain higher opioid use in rural areas, UTA study finds

30 June

Rare achievement: UTA undergrad publishes research

Caroline King’s research on rural midwifery was published in a peer-reviewed nursing journal

Two students working on electrical project

Research Opportunities

Our efforts have earned us the classification of R1: Doctoral University- Highest Research Activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions for Higher Education. Funding for our burgeoning research enterprise continues to grow year after year.

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