GTRI News & Features
08.19.26
Silicon Meets Asphalt: Cybersecurity Project Uses AI to Protect Highways
The highways Georgia citizens use each day are built on more than concrete, steel, and asphalt. Getting to and from school, work, or shopping now depends on networked systems using optical fiber, sensors, video cameras, and electronic devices known as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that help process information.
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The highways Georgia citizens use each day are built on more than concrete, steel, and asphalt. Getting to and from school, work, or shopping now depends on networked systems… Read More >>
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A new project underway at Georgia Tech aims to help hospital staff protect network-connected hospital devices while providing critical information about the overall security of… Read More >>
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GTRI hosted representatives from the Department of Defense's Sustainable Technology Evaluation and Demonstration (STED) Program at the Cobb County Research Facility (CCRF). Read More >>
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GTRI in Photos showcases our favorite pictures of GTRI research and operations in action. Read More >>
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GTRI Director and Georgia Tech Senior Vice President Mike Gazarik has been appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission. Dr. Gazarik’s appointment further… Read More >>
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In the early 1990s, our researchers built a 7-foot-tall virtual reality system that let Olympic officials take a virtual tour of Atlanta before the city won the bid. Read More >>
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A lightning tracking system operated by the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) provided weather forecasters with information to help protect visitors at World Cup events in… Read More >>
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A new study published July 9 in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to automatically detect and classify new e-… Read More >>
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For three days in June, a dozen middle and high school teachers from rural Georgia traded their classrooms for Georgia Tech’s Montgomery Machining Mall, a machine shop where… Read More >>
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Two Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) researchers are among the latest Georgia Tech innovators selected for Tech Ready Grants, an Office of Technology Licensing program… Read More >>
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The latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast features a conversation with Mike Gazarik, Ph.D., director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and senior vice… Read More >>
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Georgia Tech researchers, led by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, are sending new polymers to the International Space Station to study their durability in harsh space… Read More >>
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The Dixie Crow Chapter of the Association of Old Crows (AOC) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its annual Symposium in late March. GTRI showed its support during the 50th… Read More >>
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GTRI researchers are supporting the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, a project of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to evaluate approaches being pursued by a… Read More >>
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An optical principle discovered more than a century ago may soon find new applications in such areas as monitoring atmospheric turbulence, tracking airborne objects, and mapping… Read More >>
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The digital edition of GTRI's 2025 Annual Report provides an overview of our accomplishments, research investments, and outreach programs. Read More >>
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GTRI in Photos showcases our favorite pictures of GTRI research and operations in action. Read More >>
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Chuck Eassa, Washington Field Office Manager of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), focuses on strategic engagement and business intelligence. Read More >>
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Researchers at GTRI and Georgia Tech have developed a smart bandage that could transform wound care for diabetic patients, battlefield soldiers, and others by enabling real-time… Read More >>
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Based in the (Wiesbaden) Germany Field Presence, Flight serves as GTRI’s “trusted agent,” connected daily to European and African decision makers and researchers and program teams… Read More >>
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Georgia residents now have a new way to compare the estimated costs paid for a large variety of health care services in the state, thanks to a searchable “shop for care” resource… Read More >>
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GTRI researchers have developed an improved cryogenic vacuum chamber that helps reduce some common noise sources by isolating ions from vibrations and shielding them from magnetic… Read More >>
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Georgia Institute of Technology has named Michael “Mike” Gazarik as the new director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and a Georgia Tech senior vice president,… Read More >>
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GTRI Research Engineer Joseph Greene has received the IEEE-USA George F. McClure Citation of Honor. This national award recognizes exemplary contributions to advancing… Read More >>
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GTRI is proud to recognize Eric Grigorian, P.E., who has been elected to serve as the 2026 Vice President-Elect for IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA). Read More >>
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Seventy-four students from 16 Georgia school districts participated in GTRI's 2025 summer internship program, where they tackled hands-on STEM projects with real-world impact. Read More >>
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Margaret Loper, a GTRI Regents’ Researcher, has received the National Training & Simulation Association’s (NTSA) Lifetime Achievement Award in Modeling & Simulation (M… Read More >>
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Russell L. (Rusty) Roberts, director of GTRI's Aerospace, Transportation and Advanced Systems (ATAS) Laboratory, was awarded the International Test and Evaluation Association's (… Read More >>
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GTRI's Chief Information Security Officer Eric Scott has been named the 2025 GeorgiaCISO Public Sector CISO OF THE YEAR ORBiE Award winner. The GeorgiaCISO ORBIE Awards is the… Read More >>
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GTRI scientists are using wearable instrumentation to study human performance indicators such as electrical activity and oxygenation of the brain, heart rate, respiration, eye… Read More >>
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Researchers are developing new technologies to help detect airborne pathogens in the air circulating within buildings. Read More >>
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Four GTRI professionals who are Army veterans share their personal journeys, reflections on Army history, and insights on how military service has informed their current roles. Read More >>
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For the 250th birthday of the USMC, Nov. 10, GTRI Marines share their experiences, emphasizing the Corps' traditions and values. Read More >>
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Jill I. Gostin, a former longtime researcher at GTRI, has been elected to serve as the President-Elect of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Read More >>
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GTRI's SatisfAI game prompts players to consider how much agency they are willing to share with AI in solving real-world problems. After engaging 270 Georgia educators,… Read More >>
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When future hypersonic vehicles are tested far above the Pacific Ocean, the telemetry signals they transmit will be captured by a new type of modular antenna system known as APAT. Read More >>
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Julie Glascott joins the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) as its Chief Counsel, effective October 1, 2025. Glascott provides day-to-day support and advises GTRI… Read More >>
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GTRI in Photos showcases our favorite pictures of GTRI research and operations in action. Read More >>
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The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is proud to announce the appointment of Kenneth W. Allen, Ph.D., as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Read More >>
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Paul Schlumper, a former research engineer with GTRI, conducted training sessions and helped develop standards to address occupational and safety hazards after Hurricane Katrina. Read More >>
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GTRI is developing two technologies to address climate and moisture control challenges in poultry houses - innovations that could lead to healthier flocks and reduce costs for… Read More >>
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A lightning flash that extended from near Dallas, Texas to Kansas City, Mo., now holds the record for the longest lightning discharge ever recorded. Known as a “megaflash,” the… Read More >>
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The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has welcomed its new cohort of GEM Fellows for 2025. Read More >>
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Dr. W. Jud Ready, longtime leader in space-related research at GTRI for more than two decades, has been appointed as the inaugural executive director of Georgia Tech’s newly… Read More >>
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GTRI researchers have developed a novel, fully-integrated compact X-band polarization-diverse AESA testbed known as XPAT. The system was developed for operation in airborne and… Read More >>
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Gary Ashworth, who most recently served as Acting Secretary of the Air Force, will join the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) as its Director of Washington Operations… Read More >>
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Georgia Tech researchers will soon be sending 18 photovoltaic cells to the International Space Station (ISS) for a study of how space conditions affect the devices’ operation over… Read More >>
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GTRI's latest Military Graduate Research Program (MGRP) cohort took on defense challenges with real-world impact. Three cohort members share their experiences. Read More >>
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GTRI is proud to welcome Stephanie Geigel, a U.S. Army veteran who joins our Office of the CIO through the Hiring Our Heroes program. Read More >>
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On June 7, GTRI celebrated the U.S. Army's 250th birthday in Huntsville, Alabama, despite severe weather conditions. Read More >>
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GTRI salutes its researchers who have recently achieved level advancement. Read More >>
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GTRI Operations Manager Rafael (Rafa) Dominguez, a self-described "rugby enthusiast," recently donated new uniforms to the Georgia Tech Rugby Club. Read More >>
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GTRI's Hives Early Career Independent Research and Development (IRAD) Program equips researchers who are in their first six years of employment to lead projects focused on… Read More >>
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The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) has named Tommer Ender as the interim director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), Georgia Tech’s applied… Read More >>
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GTRI researchers are among the 17 distinctions and awards recently granted to Georgia Tech by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG). Three GTRI… Read More >>
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GTRI and Georgia Tech researchers were on hand this week for the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation (ICRA), held May 19-23 at the Georgia World… Read More >>
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GTRI in Photos showcases our favorite pictures of GTRI research and operations in action. Read More >>
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The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has appointed Mark Militello as its next Associate Vice President (AVP) of Finance and Research Administration/Chief Financial Officer (… Read More >>
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At the 2025 Faculty and Staff Honors Luncheon, held recently at Georgia Tech’s Exhibition Hall, the Institute celebrated the achievements of its dedicated faculty and staff. Among… Read More >>
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Jeremy Epstein, a cybersecurity researcher with more than 25 years of industry and government experience, has joined the Institute for Cybersecurity and Resilient Infrastructure… Read More >>
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Dr. Jud Ready, a Principal Research Engineer in the Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL) at GTRI, was recently featured on Georgia Tech’s Generating Buzz podcast. Ready… Read More >>
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GTRI’s Comas Haynes, Ph.D., has been honored with Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR) Institute Research Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research… Read More >>
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In recent pilot tests conducted at the City of Woodstock's wastewater treatment plant in Georgia, GTRI demonstrated that its nanoparticle technology improves efficiency and… Read More >>
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Stephen Welby joined GTRI as the new Deputy Director of Research for the Sensors and Intelligent Systems Directorate (SISD) on April 1. He will work closely with industry and… Read More >>
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GTRI researchers from the Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL)’s Human Centered Engineering Division (HCED) recently attended the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Human… Read More >>
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According to a recent National Defense Magazine article, the Pentagon is increasingly turning to the commercial sector to bolster its capabilities in this domain. David Zurn… Read More >>
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In an innovative approach to sustainable infrastructure, Georgia Tech Research Institute Principal Research Engineer Jud Ready has spearheaded the installation of a… Read More >>
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Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) actively engaged with key stakeholders and demonstrating its advanced research capabilities during the ongoing Association of the United… Read More >>
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GTRI in Photos showcases our favorite pictures of GTRI research and operations in action. Read More >>
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In the recently concluded SuperComputing 2024 conference, GTRI's David Ediger, Ph.D., voluntarily led a team to set up the critical network infrastructure, consisting of around… Read More >>
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Principal Research Scientist Jill Gostin has been named a candidate for the 2026 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) President-Elect, marking another… Read More >>
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The digital edition of GTRI's 2024 Annual Report provides an overview of our accomplishments, research investments and outreach programs. Read More >>
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GTRI is supporting the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), which is currently the Army’s top air and missile defense modernization effort. IBCS will ultimately replace older… Read More >>
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By unlocking the ability to control and read the states of ions in a tiny spinning crystal, scientists have set the stage for a new way of performing analog quantum simulations… Read More >>
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Ingenuity from a group of soldiers stationed at Fort Stewart – and help from engineers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) – has produced a possible solution for an… Read More >>
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The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is pleased to announce Padraic (Paddy) Heiliger as the new manager of the Huntsville Field Office. Read More >>
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GTRI recently placed first and third in the "expert-level track of the 2024 Southeastern Cyber Cup contest, building on its strong performance the previous year. Read More >>
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Representatives from nearly two dozen makers of open-architecture equipment for DoD sensing-related applications met in early December at GTRI to demonstrate that their equipment… Read More >>
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GTRI has earned a top industry award for its co-development of a technology designed to prevent heat injuries in soldiers. Read More >>
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GTRI congratulates Moeiini (Moi) Reilly, who recently received the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award from Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC). The award recognizes Moi's… Read More >>
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All three members of GTRI Research Security’s (RS) Insider Threat Program (ITP): ITP Senior Official Dannie Lyvers and ITP analysts Chikita Sanders and Roshaun Brown, have… Read More >>
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Isabella Reyna, a data analyst in the Electronic Systems Laboratory’s (ELSYS) Test Engineering Division (TEN), has received the Young Professional Award from the Association of… Read More >>
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On Dec.13, we celebrate the National Guard's Birthday. It's a day to honor the resilience and versatility of the Guard and its members who seamlessly juggle their military… Read More >>
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Eric Grigorian, Chief of the Architecture & Systems Development Division in the Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL), is featured in the November 2024 issue of IEEE Spectrum, the… Read More >>
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A knowledge-driven robotics (KDR) system now under development at the Georgia Tech Research Institute could be integrated with diagnostics and other systems to help maintain… Read More >>
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GTRI has expanded its Defense-university Affiliated Research Traineeship (DART) Program to Tuskegee University, a historically Black institution in Alabama. The DART Program… Read More >>
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A new training system that can run on ordinary tablet computers is enhancing existing electronic warfare (EW) instruction for the crews of U.S. air mobility aircraft, including… Read More >>
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GTRI in Photos showcases our favorite pictures of GTRI research and operations in action. Read More >>
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Collaboration among three Georgia institutions of higher education on the operation of a new weather radar system will enhance student learning, provide new opportunities for… Read More >>
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GTRI is developing a physics-informed machine learning (ML) approach to predicting satellite spin rates, which could improve the accuracy of satellite spin predictions and… Read More >>
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By developing a deep and comprehensive understanding of what constitutes “normal” operations inside electric power systems, Georgia Tech cybersecurity researchers hope to identify… Read More >>
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Ninety years since its establishment, the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has stayed true to its core mission: applying science and engineering to create practical… Read More >>
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Implantable and wearable medical devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, glucose monitors, nerve stimulators, and drug-infusion pumps are increasingly being used to improve… Read More >>
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The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Human Systems Division recently announced the election of Stuart Michelson, Associate Division Chief in the Applied Systems… Read More >>
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GTRI is leading the development of an integrated artificial intelligence response hub for Southwest Georgia to help communities streamline disaster management and logistics. Read More >>
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This spring, the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE) presented awards at the 2024 Georgia Engineering Awards to esteemed individuals who have demonstrated excellence… Read More >>
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A virtual training environment developed for aircrews of U.S. Army rotorcraft has been deployed to training ranges in the U.S. and Europe to help familiarize warfighters with the… Read More >>
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GTRI's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) covers tuition and fees for eligible employees who attend a University System of Georgia (USG) institution. Read about three employees who… Read More >>
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GTRI is developing an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scoring system for the U.S. commercial real estate market, similar to a credit score, that stakeholders could use… Read More >>
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Four members of the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s (GTRI) faculty have been honored by the University System of Georgia's (USG) Board of Regents with 2024 Regents’ Researcher… Read More >>
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Gregory Louden, Principal Research Engineer in the Georgia Tech Research Institute's Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL), and head of its Advanced Warfighting Technologies… Read More >>
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The command will also be testing out a collaborative mission autonomy software called Golden Horde, he said. Developed by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, Golden Horde will… Read More >>
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At a recent media event, the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and Norfolk Southern unveiled a new digital train inspection portal near Jackson, Georgia, marking the… Read More >>
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While big data has garnered much attention in recent years, small datasets and artificial intelligence (AI) can provide valuable benefits on the battlefield, according to… Read More >>
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In a recent interview, Haynes shared how he plans to leverage his expertise in hydrogen and industrial efficiency in his new role on the U.S. Department of Energy’s inaugural… Read More >>
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More than 3 years after a federal report downplayed holes in a network that enables advanced warning of dangerous storms, dozens of regions remain vulnerable....
The… Read More >>
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GTRI Principal Research Engineer Jud Ready has been selected to join the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) 2024 Class of Senior Members, a group of 124 academic inventors… Read More >>
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Modernization efforts utilizing the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA™) standard have enabled the rapid development and… Read More >>
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To spot defects on moving trains, Norfolk Southern Railway (Atlanta, GA, USA) is building train inspection portals on tracks in the United States. The Georgia Tech… Read More >>
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To address concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) applications, researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), in collaboration with the National Security Agency’… Read More >>
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A technical paper titled “Rapid exchange cooling with trapped ions” was published by researchers at Georgia Tech Research Institute.
“The trapped-ion quantum charge-… Read More >>