Funded research awards for July 2019. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
Aviation technology professor designs antenna system to improve rural network connectivity
John Mott, associate professor in aviation technology, and his research team have developed an antenna system aimed at enabling network connectivity in rural areas.
Engineering Technology research assistant earns scholarship from ASTM International
ASTM International has awarded a scholarship to Petr Vozka, a graduate research assistant in Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Engineering Technology.
Mechanical engineering technology grad developing food technology for NASA’s Mars missions
After years working in the restaurant industry, Jacob Torres went back to school to earn degrees in mechanical engineering technology. Now the Purdue graduate is developing ways to grow food in space for NASA.
Patented visualization technique simplifies, improves tracking of spatial data sets
A new, patented technique being developed by Yingjie “Victor” Chen and his research team could make visualization of big spatial data sets easier and more concise.
Engineering Technology professor, students advance Biowall project with NASA data
Bill Hutzel, professor of mechanical engineering technology, and undergraduate Danielle LeClerc are continuing the School of Engineering Technology’s years-long Biowall research in clean, sustainable indoor air. LeClerc is incorporating data from NASA to determine which plants have the best air-cleaning performance.
Is “run, hide, fight” effective in shooter situations? New research provides insight
Eric Diet and Jae Yong Lee of the Purdue Homeland Security Institute have developed a computer model to test how well the “run, hide, fight” mantra works during an active shooter situation.
Polytechnic research awards - June 2019
Funded research awards for June 2019. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
How to train your robot: Engineering Technology professor teaching robots to recognize, predict human actions
Xiumin Diao is helping robots recognize and predict human actions. His research could lead to improvements in technology used for physical therapy and other medical applications.
Engineering Technology grads develop Presso, the “microwave of laundry”
Nishant Jain and Thibault Corens, graduates of Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Engineering Technology, are developing Presso, a vending machine-like device for dry cleaning garments.