Shimadzu Scientific Instruments and Georgia Southern University launch research and education partnership
10 Feb 2026
Georgia Southern president Kyle Marrero (left) and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments president Patrick Fromal (right) sign a memorandum of understanding surrounded by university and Shimadzu leaders. Image courtesy of Georgia Southern University.
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. has entered into a collaboration with Georgia Southern University through its Shimadzu Partnership for Academics, Research and Quality of Life (SPARQ) program. This strategic partnership will expand the university’s research capacity, promote cutting-edge scientific exchange, enhance hands-on student learning, and help advance Georgia Southern’s pursuit of Carnegie R1 research classification.
Under the agreement, Shimadzu will provide scientific instrumentation, in-kind financial support, multiyear service plans and specialized training and information exchange to support research in environmental science, biomedical science, materials science and water quality.
These instruments are among the highest specifications in their class and will be housed across Georgia Southern’s advanced research facilities, including within the College of Science and Mathematics, Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics, the Institute for Coastal Plain Science, and the Institute for Water and Health.
In addition to equipment and technical support, Shimadzu will cosponsor open house events, scientific seminars and symposia, including a Forensic Science Symposium held last September, and student engagement opportunities, including a Summer Research Candidate and Shimadzu Distinguished Professorial Endowment.
Faculty and students will also benefit from priority access to emerging technologies and the chance to be among the first in the nation to publish findings using Shimadzu’s latest equipment innovations.
“This partnership provides our faculty and students with access to world-class technology and training, accelerating innovation and discovery across multiple disciplines,” said David Weindorf, Ph.D., Georgia Southern’s vice president for Research and Economic Development. “Shimadzu’s commitment to education, experiential learning and research will help us address some of today’s most pressing scientific challenges while preparing the next generation of leaders in science.”
Patrick Fromal, president, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, added, “Georgia Southern is doing remarkable work in applied research, and its commitment to preparing tomorrow’s leaders today is best in class. We’re proud to support their vision and join them on this journey of scientific and academic progress. By combining our technology with the expertise of the faculty and the energy of the students, we’re building a foundation for impactful discoveries that improve quality of life.”