Ran Ren, a graduate teaching assistant in Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Construction Management Technology, is researching ways to improve building information modeling (BIM) in the field of structural analysis.
Research
FlyCam simplifies drone control, aerial photography
Bedrich Benes, Hao Kang and corporate researchers developed a touch-screen method to fly unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, and take pictures with drone-mounted cameras.
Grad research assistants present "Realizing the Digital Enterprise" projects
Research assistants in Purdue Polytechnic displayed research projects at the Realizing the Digital Enterprise Graduate Student Poster Session.
New faculty in 2018 bring diverse research interests to Purdue Polytechnic
Purdue Polytechnic welcomed new faculty members in 2018 who have a variety of research interests.
“Civic and Community Engagement” helps connect Polytechnic research to real-world problems
Cross-cutting research aims to connect technical solutions from researchers, technologists and industry partners to the needs of citizens, employees and volunteers.
Research projects aim for “Healthy and Sustainable Communities”
Purdue Polytechnic researchers are working to develop and apply technologies that enable and support healthy, sustainable communities.
“Holistic Safety & Security” research focuses on critical infrastructure, cybersecurity
Purdue Polytechnic researchers are working with stakeholders in both public and private sectors to solve challenges in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure that affect global economics, security and health.
“Future Work and Learning” research explores maximizing human potential in the workplace
Purdue Polytechnic faculty are collaborating to explore the intersection between learning and work within the context of technology, developing and applying new approaches to education and workforce training and development. Their research cluster has been titled “Future Work and Learning,” one of the college’s five new research impact areas.
Kilaz’s new Fuel Laboratory of Renewable Energy already making mark in interdisciplinary research
A knowledge gap in the development of alternative aviation fuels led to the creation of the Fuel Laboratory of Renewable Energy (FLORE), a new interdisciplinary research lab in Purdue’s Potter Engineering Center directed by Gozdem Kilaz, assistant professor of engineering technology.
Polytechnic professor, student develop program to increase high school students’ awareness and appreciation of manufacturing jobs
Greg Strimel, assistant professor of engineering/technology teacher education (ETTE), and William Walls, ETTE undergraduate, launched the Improving Regional Manufacturing Ecosystems (IRME) project to serve as a Purdue undergraduate research/engagement initiative specifically for pre-service teachers.