Research Centers

At Purdue Polytechnic, our centers are at the heart of cutting-edge research and innovation. Each center is dedicated to addressing the most pressing challenges in technology, aviation, urban development, robotics, and more. By leveraging the expertise of our world-class faculty, engaging with industry partners, and fostering collaboration across disciplines, our centers drive progress that benefits not only our students and faculty but also industry, the broader community, and society as a whole.

Explore how our centers are shaping the future, providing practical solutions to complex problems, and creating opportunities for growth and success across the Polytechnic community and beyond.

Centers Focused on Artificial Intelligence

Purdue Polytechnic’s AI research is tackling complex problems across industries with innovative approaches in both theory and application. From enhancing digital innovation to advancing AI-driven autonomous systems, our centers are pushing the boundaries of AI to solve real-world challenges in aviation, manufacturing, and beyond.

Applied AI Research Center

Leading interdisciplinary AI research that tackles real-world challenges, fostering innovation across diverse fields with practical and theoretical approaches.

Center on AI for Digital, Autonomous and Augmented Aviation

A multidisciplinary partnership between Purdue and Windracers, advancing innovation in unmanned aerial vehicle technology for cargo and humanitarian aid delivery through collaborative research.
Polytechnic AI Research
Aviation Research

Centers Focused on Aviation

Purdue Polytechnic's aviation research centers are pioneering advancements in safety, sustainability, and autonomous systems. Through collaborations with industry leaders and the FAA, we are addressing critical challenges in general aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and aerospace technologies, shaping the future of flight.

Center of Excellence for General Aviation

Enhancing general aviation safety, accessibility, and sustainability through partnerships with the FAA, industry leaders, and academic researchers.

Aerospace and MRO Technology Innovation Center

Developing innovative technology solutions for aerospace and MRO, addressing critical industry needs in safety, operations, and high-value part tracking.

Advanced Aviation Analytics Institute for Research

Solving industry problems and providing educational experiences through collaborative aviation research, involving both graduate and undergraduate students alongside expert faculty.

Centers Focused on Construction

Our research in construction focuses on enhancing sustainable and resilient urban environments. By advancing smart city infrastructure and green building practices, Purdue Polytechnic’s centers are driving innovation in urban development to meet the growing demands of modern cities and communities.

Center for Urban Built Environment

Advancing sustainable, resilient, and intelligent urban infrastructure through interdisciplinary research in smart cities, green buildings, and human-environment interaction.
Construction Research
Manufacturing Research

Centers Focused on Manufacturing

Our manufacturing research centers empower industry with cutting-edge technologies like digital twins, robotic automation, and Industry 4.0. Through collaboration with manufacturers and advanced research facilities, Purdue Polytechnic is fostering competitive, future-ready manufacturing ecosystems.

Digital Twin & Robotic Automation Center

Fostering knowledge sharing and research in digital twin technology and robotic automation, driving innovation and entrepreneurship in advanced manufacturing.

Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center

Empowers manufacturers through Industry 4.0 expertise, workforce development, technology adoption, and advanced research facilities, fostering competitive and innovative manufacturing ecosystems in Indiana and beyond.

Digital Enterprise Center

Pioneering interdisciplinary research in digital enterprise, focusing on innovation in manufacturing, product lifecycle management, and system integration.