The University of Alabama College of Engineering

Name

The University of Alabama College of Engineering

Legal name

The University of Alabama Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering

Website

https://eng.ua.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1831

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD), STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Engineering education programs
• Engineering research centers
• Undergraduate engineering degrees
• Graduate engineering programs
• Applied engineering research

Headquarters

HQ city

Tuscaloosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate student tuition and fees charged by the university
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Federal, state, and industry funding for engineering research programs including grants from NSF, DOE, DOT, and other agencies
3. Private Donations and Endowments: Philanthropic contributions from alumni and supporters, including the Styslinger naming gift
4. Industry Partnerships: Partnership funding from companies like Alabama Power and Mercedes-Benz for specific research projects

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering delivers accredited undergraduate and graduate engineering degree programs (BS, MS, PhD) across seven academic departments, complemented by hands-on experiential learning through cooperative education, undergraduate research, and 55+ student competition teams. The college operates nine dedicated research centers advancing knowledge in AI, advanced manufacturing, transportation safety, polymers, water quality, remote sensing, vehicle technologies, and sustainable infrastructure, supported by funding from federal agencies (NSF, DOE, DOT) and industry partners such as Alabama Power and Mercedes-Benz.

Product overview

The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering is a higher education institution offering accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs across seven academic departments: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil/Construction/Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. The college provides a comprehensive portfolio of educational products including BS, MS, and PhD programs, minors, cooperative education, undergraduate research programs (REU, Emerging Scholars), and distance learning options. Research is conducted through nine dedicated research centers including the Alabama Center for Advancement of AI, Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Center for Advanced Public Safety, Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies, Polymers and Soft Materials Research Center, Center for Sustainable Infrastructure, Center for Water Quality Research, Remote Sensing Center, and Center for Transportation Operations, Planning and Safety. Student support services include the Brasfield & Gorrie Advising Center, Freshman Engineering Program, and Mentor UPP mentoring program. The college fosters innovation through specialized laboratories such as the Controls and Autonomy Lab (CAL) for aerial robotics and the Kim Laboratory for cancer stem cell bioengineering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs (BS, MS, PhD) in aerospace engineering and mechanics, available on-campus and via distance learning. Includes the ABET-accredited BSAE program.
• Chemical and Biological Engineering Programs Degree programs in chemical and biological engineering covering bioengineering, environmental engineering, and polymers research, leading to BS, MS, and PhD degrees.
• Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Programs Degree programs in civil engineering, construction management, and environmental engineering with research in transportation systems and autonomous vehicles.
• Computer Science Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs in computer science covering AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Programs Degree programs in electrical and computer engineering with research in power electronics, power systems, and vehicle technologies.
• Mechanical Engineering Programs BS, MS, and PhD programs in mechanical engineering including a dual MSME/MBA option, available on-campus and via distance learning. Includes the ABET-accredited BSME program.
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Programs Degree programs in materials science, metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and computational materials engineering.
• Alabama Center for the Advancement of AI Research center dedicated to advancing AI technologies and applications across engineering disciplines, including generative AI and physics-informed AI agents.
• Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Design Integration (CAMMDI) Research center focused on advanced manufacturing processes and materials design integration.
• Center for Advanced Public Safety (CAPS) Research center focused on improving public safety through technology, data analytics, and transportation research.
• Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies (CAVT) Research center dedicated to advanced vehicle technologies including electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and sustainable transportation.
• Polymers and Soft Materials Research Center Research center focused on polymer science, soft materials, and nanocomposites research, including physics-informed AI for self-healing materials.
• Center for Sustainable Infrastructure Research center focused on developing sustainable infrastructure solutions including zero-emission technologies and smart materials.
• Center for Water Quality Research Research center focused on water quality, environmental remediation, and wastewater treatment.
• Remote Sensing Center Research center focused on remote sensing technologies and geospatial analysis.
• Center for Transportation Operations, Planning and Safety (CTOPS) Transportation research center focused on operations, planning, and safety with emphasis on reducing crashes using the Safe Systems approach, including the $5M USDOT-funded PROACT project.
• Cooperative Education Program Dynamic academic program offering alternating periods of full-time employment and full-time study for professional experience before graduation.
• Freshman Engineering Program (FEP) First-year experience program for all engineering and computer science students designed to motivate and engage students with careers in engineering.
• Emerging Scholars Program Research opportunity program connecting students with faculty mentors to enrich student learning and nurture student success.
• Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program involving students in ongoing or specifically designed research projects with indirect funding for undergraduate participation.
• Kim Laboratory Research laboratory focused on bioengineering of cancer stem cells to develop bioengineered CSC-based disease models for brain tumor modeling, advanced biomanufacturing, and organoid-based drug screening.
• Controls and Autonomy Lab (CAL) Laboratory developing control and decision-making algorithms for autonomous aerospace systems and aerial robotics for safe operation in dynamic environments.
• Brasfield & Gorrie Advising Center Academic advising center where advisors empower students to take ownership of their educational experiences.
• Mentor UPP Mentoring Program Undergraduate peer partnering program designed to cultivate relationships between upperclassmen and underclassmen.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of engineering students employed or enrolled in graduate school after graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alabama Department of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college's Center for Transportation Operations, Planning and Safety (CTOPS) collaborates with ALDOT on the PROACT (Proactive Route Operations to Avert Congestion in Traffic) project, which received a $5 million ATCMTD grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The partnership focuses on transportation operations, planning, and safety research.
• Alabama PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUA is partnering with Alabama Power and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc. on a $4 million Department of Energy project to develop and demonstrate ways to use electric vehicle batteries after their primary automotive life. Alabama Power provides industry expertise and infrastructure for the research.
• Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUA is partnering with Alabama Power and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc. on a $4 million DOE project to give EV batteries a second life. Mercedes-Benz provides automotive industry context and battery expertise for the research partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ohio State University College of Engineering: Large public engineering college with comprehensive ABET-accredited programs and substantial federal research portfolio. Comparable as benchmark for research-center structure and industry-partnership model.
• University of Florida Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering: SEC peer public engineering college with comparable scale, comprehensive departments, and significant federal research funding. Directly comparable in mission, market positioning, and recruitment geography.
• Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences: SEC/ACC peer public engineering college with comparable program breadth and research-center structure. Directly comparable in target student profile, employer relationships, and accreditation scope.
• Georgia Institute of Technology College of Engineering: Top-tier public engineering college and SEC/ACC peer. Closely comparable in discipline breadth, research intensity, ABET accreditation, and target employer base, though operating at materially larger scale and brand.
• Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering: In-state peer and SEC rival engineering college with similar enrollment scale and program breadth across seven departments. Directly comparable in mission, market, and student-recruitment geography.
• Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Large public engineering college operating at much larger scale but comparable in discipline coverage, research-center model, and federal-research funding profile. Useful benchmark for upper-bound scale comparison.
• Virginia Tech College of Engineering: Large public research engineering college with broad discipline coverage, strong federal research funding, and ABET-accredited programs. Directly comparable in research-center portfolio and public-research-university mission.
• Purdue University College of Engineering: Top-ranked public engineering college with comprehensive discipline coverage and major federal research funding. Comparable as a benchmark for ABET-accredited programs, graduate research output, and industry partnerships.
• University of Tennessee Tickle College of Engineering: SEC peer public engineering college of similar scale and program breadth. Closely comparable in operating environment, state-university structure, and engineering-discipline portfolio.
• Mississippi State University Bagley College of Engineering: SEC peer public engineering college with similar scale, research-center model, and ABET-accredited programs. Comparable in regional-recruitment footprint and state-university dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries9 records

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