The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research is a university-affiliated energy research facility, focusing primarily on applied energy research.
The CAER is recognized internationally for its proficiency in the areas of:
The lab is located in Lexington, Kentucky about 8 miles from campus, and surrounded by thoroughbred horse farms. See maps and directions for details.
The CAER employs between 80-90 staff members. The technical staff includes: chemists; geologists; and chemical, materials, mining, civil, electrical, engineers, and mining engineers. In addition, the lab employs a support staff comprised of lab technicians, information services experts, publications' editor and graphic artist, librarians, accounting clerk, instrument technician, a human resources officer, and facilities team.
Students are an important part of our organization. Although not a degree-granting unit, at any given time, undergraduate and graduate students, along with postdoctoral researchers, make up a large proportion of our staff. See Education for more details.
The CAER is one of the University's large, multidisciplinary research centers. Staff members work closely with several academic departments by hiring students, collaborating with faculty members, providing lab space and equipment, and serving on thesis and dissertation committees. In addition, some staff members are either full faculty members or hold adjunct appointments.
The CAER receives funding from the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the University. In addition, the Center uses those funds when possible to leverage funding from the federal government and industry. The CAER traditionally has received most of its outside funding for the US Department of Energy. See the CAER Outcomes database for more details.
Yes. The center does both educational outreach to K-12 and postsecondary groups, as well as, professional development workshops, short courses, seminars, and conferences.
Go to the CAER Equipment section for a complete list and photo description.
Yes. It has an industrial support coordinator whose job is to interface with industry and the CAER staff. These resources can be made available to industrial, academic, and government entities to address technical problems ranging from the routine to the advancement of the state of the art.
The CAER, the ACAA, the US Department of Energy and journal FUEL, organize and host a biennial conference entitled, "World of Coal Ash (WOCA)." This meeting has a worldwide representation of more than 500 attendees. - Other CAER-sponsored conferences.
Yes. The CAER is always receptive to collaborations, sabbaticals for faculty from other universities or labs, joint proposals, etc. Our Expertise describes our current areas of interest and expertise.
Opportunities exist for technology
transfer of CAER-developed technologies.
Contact: Don Challman - Email
Yes. Citations to CAER staff publications are available on this web site by searching the CAER Staff Publications database.
The CAER's general phone number is: 859-257-0305, fax 859-257-0220. Employee phone numbers and email addresses can be found in the staff directory.
University of Kentucky
Center for Applied Energy Research
2540 Research Park Dr.
Lexington, KY 40511-8410