Research Institutes and Centers of Sahand University of Technology

Sahand University of Technology is committed to advancing scientific knowledge, promoting technological innovation, and addressing the research and development needs of industry and society through its specialized research institutes and centers.

Drawing on the academic expertise and research capabilities of faculty members and researchers, these institutes and centers conduct research across a wide range of disciplines, including oil and gas, polymer materials, optimization and sustainable development, reactors and catalysis, nanostructured materials, tissue engineering and stem cells, membrane technology, information and communication technology (ICT), dynamic behavior of materials, and gearbox innovation.

Through applied research, technology development, specialized research projects, and collaboration with industrial and academic partners, these research units play a significant role in strengthening university–industry relations, fostering innovation, and contributing to scientific and technological advancement.

This section provides an overview of the university’s research institutes and centers, highlighting their areas of specialization, research capabilities, activities, and major achievements.

1. Oil and Gas Research Institute

2. Polymer Materials Research Institute

3. Research Center for Optimization, Productivity, and Sustainable Development

4. Research Center for Reactors and Catalysts

5. Research Center for Nanostructured Materials

6. Research Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells

7. Comprehensive Research Center for Membrane Technology

8. Research Center for Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

9. Research Center for Dynamic Behavior of Materials

10. Research Center for Gearbox Innovation