Daniel Leon-Salas, associate professor of engineering technology, wants his camera’s light sensor to do more. His research focuses on using the light sensor as a type of solar cell that can harvest energy when it isn’t capturing images. With this advance, cameras could produce their own energy, making it easier to deploy these sensors with less infrastructure.
Aviation programs seek ways to fill growing need for pilots
The airline industry is weathering a pilot shortage that’s hitting regional carriers like Indianapolis-based Republic Airways especially hard.
Hartman named Dauch Family Endowed Professor
The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved naming Nathan Hartman the Dauch Family Endowed Professor in Advanced Manufacturing.
Purdue Polytechnic High School gets boost from The Mind Trust
The Purdue Polytechnic High School is one of two new charter schools in Indianapolis that recently received fellowships from the Mind Trust.
Purdue Polytechnic welcomes 42 new faculty, staff
The Purdue Polytechnic Institute will begin the 2016-17 academic year with 42 new faculty and staff who have been hired over the past year. They include:
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Partnership with Ivy Tech can increase aviation workforce pipeline
Curriculum offered through a partnership between Purdue Polytechnic Institute and Ivy Tech Community College will create a new group of workers to fill an emerging need in the regional workforce.
Purdue Polytechnic student creates thermoelectric grill
Bryan Miller designed an innovative thermoelectric grilling system which requires no external power supply as part of a senior design project at Purdue Polytechnic Kokomo.
Biowall research leads to cleaner indoor air
The Biowall is a plant-based filter that removes contaminants from indoor air via a building’s HVAC system. It is a product of ongoing multidisciplinary research by Bill Hutzel, professor of mechanical engineering technology, and has the potential for commercialization in modern net zero energy homes as a sustainable solution for maintaining healthy/sustainable lifestyles.
Purdue student startup creates custom board game boxes
A lifelong love of board games is leading to a business opportunity for Purdue University senior Sean Sullivan.
Helping robots be more adaptive
Mauricio Gomez looks forward to the day when more robots can be found in our homes and our work spaces. In fact, his PhD research within the Purdue Polytechnic is aimed at that goal.