University of Arkansas


The Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I3R) at the University of Arkansas is dedicated to pioneering solutions to complex societal challenges through convergence research. With a mission to advance research excellence and stimulate economic development, I3R focuses on deploying innovations at scale through collaboration across various sectors, including academia, industry, and government.

University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

481 S. Shiloh Dr., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704


What We Do

A clinical trial evaluating a new investigational prosthetic system intended to provide the sense of touch, grasp force, and hand opening to users by sending electrical stimulation pulses to electrodes implanted in nerves of the residual limb.

Cultivate IQ

An AI data insights software platform designed to connect small and medium-sized farms to distributors, helping farmers know what to grow, how much to grow, and who to sell it to.


Psychological and Cognitive Health and Performance


Key People

Ranu Jung, Ph.D.

Founding Executive Director & Endowed Chair

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James Abbas

Professor of Biomedical Engineering

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Meredith McKee Adkins

Assistant Research Professor

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Diego Aguilar

Clinical Trial Support Engineer

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Justin Asbee

Research Scientist

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Rinjisha Roy

Doctoral Fellow, Public Policy


News & Updates

A revolutionary technology developed by I3R researchers has restored the sense of touch and grip to a patient using an experimental prosthetic hand system.

I3R aims to improve regional farm-to-market supply chains using AI and machine learning to connect local farms with distributors.

University of Arkansas researchers are restoring a sense of touch and hope through innovative prosthetic technologies.