About APRC
Science-Driven Purity & Global Aromatic Research
Oil • Food • Hemp • Beverage • Cosmetic • Supplements • Fragrance • Flavour
Our Story
Founded on science. Driven by purity.
The Aromatic Plant Research Center (APRC) is a state-of-the-art laboratory that utilizes a variety of methods to detect adulteration and confirm the purity of natural products. Our executive advisory board is internationally renowned for quality control testing and expertise within the aromatic plant industry.
About Us
Redefining natural product purity through research and advanced testing.
Executive Board
World-class PhD experts in essential oil science and botanical quality control.
In the Beginning
Founded by Aaron Sorensen and Dr. Prabodh Satyal to transform the aromatic plant industry.
Our Mission
APRC aspires to reimagine the natural products industry by conducting state-of-the-art quality testing, performing groundbreaking research, producing cutting-edge publications, and creating unparalleled educational materials.
Our goal is to ensure that our clients have access to the most sophisticated and verified means of testing possible. This process includes compiling existing publications, interviewing experienced producers, conducting field research, gathering raw materials, improving distillation methods, advancing testing capabilities, discovering new chemotypes, and so forth. This research will further develop our understanding of the purest natural products in the world and will influence many publications soon to be available to the public as additional educational tools.
Scientific Expertise
Each board member is carefully selected from a variety of institutions with the goal to assemble the brightest minds from around the world. These doctorate-level individuals are the undisputed thought leaders in the essential oil industry and have dedicated their careers and research to the exploration of aromatic plants. The diversity of the Executive Board provides expertise well suited to answer questions on the quality of natural products and aromatic plants study, propagation, distillation, sustainability, and more.
In addition to verifying the highest quality natural products, the Executive Board is also on the cutting edge of aromatic plant research. Our world-class team has the ability to develop custom methods of analysis and are dedicated to discovering quality sourcing, and testing of aromatic plants and natural products.
Setting Global Standards
We are committed to establishing and upholding quality standards that benefit both producers and consumers. Through collaborative research, peer‑reviewed publications, and contributions to global aromatic compound databases, APRC plays a leading role in advancing purity benchmarks worldwide.
Our Leadership
Where academic curiosity meets global analytical standards.
Aaron Sorensen, MS
CEO, Owner
Aaron Sorensen is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Miami. He received undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Material Engineering from the University of Utah and went on to receive a Master’s of Science from Colorado Tech.
Prabodh Satyal, Ph.D
CSO, Owner
Dr. Prabodh Satyal is originally from Nepal where he worked as a lecturer in organic chemistry at Kathmandu University. He has studied the chemical composition of more than 10,000 essential oils from various parts of the world, and has published more than 100 research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
William Setzer, Ph.D
Senior Research Scientist
Will Setzer received his B.S. in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College in 1973 and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Arizona in 1981. He is a leading expert in plant-based compounds and aromatic chemistry.
Anjanette DeCarlo, Ph.D
Chief Sustainability Scientist
Dr. Anjanette DeCarlo is currently Chief Sustainability Scientist at the Aromatic Plant Research Center, where she conducts field research and ecological supply chain analysis on aromatic species. She received her doctorate in Natural Resources and Environment.
Brian Lawrence, Ph.D
Senior Research Scientist
Dr. Brian M. Lawrence was born in London, England. He worked as both a technician and chromatography lab manager in the pharmaceutical industry while pursuing a degree in Chemistry. He is a renowned figure in essential oil research.
Timeline
2021
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- Medical Cannabis Lab
- State of Utah Recognition
- APRC is a State of Utah Medical Cannabis Lab.
2021
2022
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- Accreditation
- ISO Certified
- ISO Accreditatio.
2022
2023
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- Expansion
- Perfumes & Alcohol Products
- Continue to expand by working with perfumes and alcohol-based products.
2023
2025
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- Global Reach
- Worldwide Education
- Expanded to a worldwide audience with digital courses and events.
2024-2025
We are impressed by the quality of their services, in terms of advanced analytical tools and procedures, very sharp expertise, and quality of their trustworthy reports...
Vigon International, Inc.
Pierre-Jean HellivanOur partnership with APRC has been incredibly valuable. Not only are their scientists knowledgeable, they are willing to explain the details of their reports...
Nature’s Distribution
Glen Miner, OwnerWorking with APRC has enabled us to be very selective with our growers, harvesters, and distillers to bring the best quality essential oils to our customers...
doTERRA
Timothy ValentinerFrequently Asked Questions
Our competitive pricing is matched by our turnaround time of 3-5 business days for testing. We have unique field research with a focus on sustainable practices that improve efficiencies in the industry. We have a variety of global clients who utilize our services to improve their own.
Due to client confidentiality, we are unable to share the results of our testing unless authorized to do so. One resource to see our results is on the American College of Healthcare Science’s Apothecary Shoppe.
