In 2003, Purdue University and the CSST established a new laboratory facility, Purdue University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL).  Professor David Koltick was officially appointed as the first Director of the APL.  The APL is heavily involved with IDHM, NBS, D/ED, and RNM Programs in addition to other applied physics programs.  New laboratory facilities at the APL enable faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students to perform world-class research in several areas of applied physics.