Original research lies at the heart of a Ph.D. program.
It is also the lifeblood for the reputations of our professors. Recognizing this, our department is organized to facilitate the efficient execution of research activities. While most research apparatus can be purchased from outside vendors, this is not always the case. Truly innovative and cutting edge work often requires the fabrication of newly designed and custom equipment. To make things like this readily available, we maintain in-house a full array of shops.