Research and Innovation

Research and innovation at the University of New Hampshire, a Carnegie doctoral research university with very high research activity, seek to understand and improve the world around us, with high-impact results that transform lives, solve global challenges and drive economic growth. Our research excellence reaches from the depths of our oceans to the edge of our solar system and the Earth and environment in which we all thrive. With research expenditures of more than $206 million, UNH’s research portfolio includes partnerships with NOAA, NASA, NSF and NIH. UNH is one of the top institutions in the country for licensing its intellectual property, and its outreach programs reach thousands of communities, companies, families and students each year.

Top Tier

Carnegie Classification r1

Top 3

UNIVERSITIES IN SPACE PLASMA PHYSICS

1 of approximately 16

land, sea, and space-grant universities in the nation

20+

NASA SATELLITES WITH UNH INSTRUMENTS

1,600+

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS IN 2024

Research and Innovation Employee of the Month — November

John Wilderman, Manager, Analytical Instrumentation Engineer, University Instrumentation Center

John is being honored in recognition of his exceptional dedication and problem-solving skills. During October, John came in during the middle of the night to remove a student’s sample from the X-Ray photoelectron spectrometer only to find a crashed and damaged sample loader which he was able to repair himself. Additionally, he successfully diagnosed and repaired two workstation computers associated with the X-ray microscope operation and data processing. These high-cost workstations were previously deemed non-repairable by Zeiss and John was able to restore both to as-built conditions, saving the team a significant amount of money and associated downtime. His commitment and technical expertise have made a lasting positive impact on the UIC and our research community this month.

Nominations for Research and Innovation employee of the month are ongoing; please view award criteria and nominate at any time, here.