College Research Units Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research Acknowledged international leader in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, cold-regions engineering, and water resources. Researchers have faculty status in civil and environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, geography, and geology. Researchers have faculty status in mechanical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, industrial engineering, and electrical and computer engineering. Iowa Spine Research Center Conducts basic and clinical research on the causes, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of low back pain and other spinal disorders. Special areas of research and service include ergonomics, biomechanics, outcomes research, and epidemiology.
Researchers have faculty status in biomedical engineering and orthopaedic surgery.