At the 2025 Faculty and Staff Honors Luncheon, held on April 25 at Georgia Tech’s Exhibition Hall, the Institute celebrated the achievements of its dedicated faculty and staff. Among the honorees were researchers from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI): Dr. Jud Ready and Dr. Comas Haynes.

Comas Haynes, Ph.D., a Principal Research Engineer in GTRI's Aerospace, Transportation, and Advanced Systems (ATAS) Laboratory, received the Outstanding Achievement in Research Engagement and Outreach Award. This honor acknowledges his efforts in bridging the gap between research and practical application, fostering collaborations that extend the impact of GTRI's and Georgia Tech’s research initiatives.

Jud Ready, Ph.D., a Principal Research Engineer in GTRI's Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL), was recognized with the Class of 1934 Outstanding Innovative Use of Education Technology Award for his exceptional contributions to materials science and engineering, particularly for the development of advanced materials for aerospace applications. His work has significantly advanced the field, earning him accolades for innovation and research excellence.

The luncheon honored more than 50 individuals across various categories, including research, teaching, service, and administration. Awards highlighted achievements in early-career research, doctoral thesis advising, faculty research authorship, and more.

The event underscores the Institute's commitment to recognizing the outstanding contributions of its community members. GTRI frequently touts its top priority: "GTRI's top priority is our people. We are committed to developing our staff, students, and research faculty as thought leaders."

See the full list of awards and honorees on the Georgia Tech website.

Writer: Christopher Weems

GTRI Communications
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Atlanta, Georgia

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.