Research Facilities and Capabilities

Roy G. Perry College of Engineering is a six-building complex, providing over 190,000 square feet dedicated to cutting-edge research and teaching laboratory spaces.

At the heart of PVAMU’s commitment to cutting-edge research and education stands the new $70 million Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB). Spanning an expansive 106,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility features six classrooms and 14 specialized labs, symbolizing PVAMU’s dedication to providing a dynamic learning environment at the forefront of technological innovation.

The EnCARB facility is designed to support both classroom instruction and multidisciplinary research. The 20 research lab spaces cater to diverse research, including energy and sustainability, data analytics, artificial intelligence, robotics, structural analysis, 3-D manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and more. These labs are equipped with cutting-edge resources, fostering hands-on learning experiences for students and serving as a hub for groundbreaking research in rapidly evolving fields.

PVAMU’s new engineering building is a testament to the institution’s commitment to fostering innovation and staying ahead of industry trends. It provides students and researchers with the necessary tools and spaces to thrive in the ever-changing landscape of engineering and technology.

Over the last decade, PVAMU has invested over $140 million in enhancing research capabilities, exemplified by the construction of the EnCARB building. The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering proudly hosts twelve outstanding research centers, each contributing significantly to advancing knowledge and innovation in various domains such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, the smart grid, climate change, and computational biology.

Research Centers

1. The Center of Excellence in Research and Education for Big Military Data Intelligence (CREDIT
2. Center of Excellence for Cyber security (SECURE)
3. The Smart MicroGrid Advanced Research and Technology Center (SMART)
4. The Center for Computational Systems Biology (CCSB@PVAMU)
5. Center for High Pressure Combustion in Mircrogravity
6. The Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES)
7. The Center of Excellence for Communication Systems Technology Research (CECSTR)
8. The Center for Radiation Engineering and Science for Space Exploration (CRESSE)
9. The Future Aerospace, Science and Technology (FAST)
10. The Texas Gulf Coast Environmental Data (TEXGED)
11. The Thermal Science Research Center (TSRC)
12. The National Transportation Research Center (National Center for Infrastructure Transformation)

PVAMU’s commitment to research excellence is evident in these state-of-the-art facilities and research centers, positioning the institution as a leader in advancing knowledge and addressing critical challenges in various fields.

Several of the research centers have achieved national recognition. Researchers associated with these centers have published papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences at both national and international levels. Importantly, the centers have successfully secured funding from esteemed entities such as NSF, NIH, DOD, DOE, NASA, Apple, Google, IBM, and Chevron, showcasing the significant impact and relevance of PVAMU’s research endeavors.

Other Research Focus Areas

In addition to the aforementioned research centers, PVAMU is actively engaged in various other research areas, including but not limited to:

• Human-Machine Interfaces
• Advanced Computing and Software
• Semiconductors and Chips (Microelectronics)
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Biotechnology
• Communications and Wireless
• Quantum Information Science (Quantum Science)