VISION
To excel as an applied research and development center with an international reputation, focusing on the optimal use of Kentucky's and the nation's energy resources for the benefit of its people.
MISSION
As a Center of the University of Kentucky, we will pursue the Vision by:
- Performing sound fundamental and applied research to develop industrially relevant
technologies
- Collaborating with stakeholders to implement novel technologies
- Providing technologies to improve the environment
- Contributing to the formulation of technically sound policies related to energy and the
environment
- Developing the capabilities of our colleagues while fostering a mutually supportive
work environment with respect for individuals
- Acting in good faith and with integrity in all our dealings to build long lasting
relationships with all our stakeholders
- Contributing to the teaching and instruction aim of UK by educating students from
pre-college to postgraduate levels and being involved in labor force development for Kentucky
- Collaborating with colleagues of UK to promote UK's and CAER's objectives
- Promoting UK's objective of developing and benefiting from its Intellectual Property
with a balance between the publication of scientific results and patenting
- Providing public service in the areas of scientific education and our energy related
competencies.
