The FAA ASCENT Center of Excellence sponsors projects in the HEAT lab covering the National Jet Fuels Combustion Program, the utilization of Higher Thermal Stability fuels, and prescreening tools for the evaluation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) candidates.
The Bio-Energy Technology Office (BETO) sponsors HEAT lab work on testing and evaluating novel SAF candidate fuels.
The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) has provided support for students, staff, and faculty via a UDRI co-operative and educational partnership agreements.
Several HEAT Lab graduate students have been awarded NSF GRFPs.
The OSGC has awarded several students in the lab with fellowships to pursue graduate degrees while actively participating in research.
The School of Engineering and Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have provided space and equipment to the HEAT Lab.