Georgia Tech Research Institute. Translational Research Model for Creating Solutions through Innovation

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1 Georgia Tech Research Institute Translational Research Model for Creating Solutions through Innovation GTRI_B-1

2 Georgia Institute Of Technology GTRI is the applied research arm of Georgia Tech and works with the academic schools to solve complex problems for external customers Units: College of Engineering Ivan Allen College College of Sciences College of Computing College of Management College of Architecture Georgia Tech Research Institute GTRI_B-2

3 Georgia Institute Of Technology FY 05 Research Awards ($M) GTRI Resident Instruction TOTAL $357.1 Academic Colleges Enrollment Engineering...10,184 Architecture... 1,088 Ivan Allen... 1,001 Computing... 1,415 Sciences... 1,841 Management... 1,407 TOTAL ENROLLMENT 17, Freshman Class AVERAGE SAT SCORE: 1334 GTRI_B-3

4 A Balanced Technological University Students Number 1 industrial engineering program by U.S. News and World Report College of Engineering ranked in top six by U.S. News & World Report all Engineering specialties are in the top 10 Largest voluntary Co-Op program in the U.S. First among U.S. universities in women engineering graduates Top producer of African- American engineering graduates at both the undergraduate and master s degree levels Faculty Prestigious faculty with over 100 faculty holding endowed chairs and professorships Research FY05 research expenditures totaled more than $425 million Campus Nano Thrust Opening of E,S,& T and BME Buildings State Service Serving as Technology Advisor and Provider for Georgia Homeland Defense Leadership Federal Conducting applied research for all branches of the U.S. Military Developing advanced systems to enhance U.S. homeland security GTRI_B-4

5 GTRI s s Mission Serve the university, the state, the nation and the world by maturing selected technologies and developing innovative engineering solutions to important and challenging problems of society. GTRI_B-5

6 GTRI Research Laboratories Aerospace Transportation & Advanced Systems Advanced Transportation Systems Aerodynamics & Acoustics Powered Lift Aircraft Technologies Threat Systems & Intelligence Analysis UAV and Missile Technologies Electronic Systems Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Technology Insertion Systems Integration Test and Evaluation Human Factors Electro-Optical Systems Acoustics & Mechanical Systems Remote Sensing Electro Optics Modeling and Analysis Microelectronics & Nanotechnology LandMARC SENSIAC Phosphor Technology Center of Excellence Health & Environmental Systems Air & Water Quality Food Processing Technologies Environmental Health & Safety Materials Characterization High Performance Buildings Health Technologies Huntsville Research Missile System Analysis Software Development HWIL/MIL Simulations Air Defense Systems Modeling & Simulation Wargame Simulations FMS Air Defense Modernization Force-on-Force Simulations Information Technology & Telecommunications Communications & Network Applications Information Assurance/Warfare Knowledge Management Product Design for Manufacturing Command & Control System Software Map-based Decision Support Systems Database Applications Sensors & Electromagnetic Applications Radar System Engineering, Phenomenology, & Signal Processing Airborne & Missile Defense Technology Electronic Protection Antenna Design, Evaluation, & Measurements Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Public Safety Applications Signature Technology Electromagnetic Apertures & Scattering Electromagnetic Materials & Structures Optical/Infrared Physics & Phenomenology Security Information Systems GTRI_B-6

7 GT Ireland History December 2003: First meeting of GTRI & IDA in Atlanta : Exploratory meetings with Irish companies and universities February 2006: IDA Board Approval March 2006: Press announcement in Athlone June 2006: Solutions through Innovation conference to commemorate opening GTRI_B-7

8 Traditional Model: Development & Funding Basic Research Proof of Concept Early Stage Technology Development Product Development Production/ Marketing GTRI_B-8

9 Concept of Technology Readiness Industry System Test, Flight, and Operations 9 Actual System Flight Proven Through Successful Mission Operations 8 Actual System Completed and Flight Qualified Through Test and Demonstration Translational Research System/Subsystem Development Technology Demonstration Technology Development 7 System Prototype Demonstration in an Operational Environment 6 System/Subsystem Model or Prototype Demonstration in a Relevant Environment 5 Component and/or Breadboard Validation in a Relevant Environment 4 Component and/or Breadboard Validation in a Laboratory Environment University Research to Prove Feasibility Basic Technology Research 3 Analytical and Experimental Critical Function and/or Characteristic Proof-of-Concept 2 Technology Concept and/or Application Formulated 1 Basic Principles Observed and Reported GTRI_B-9

10 GT Ireland Model Irish non-profit applied research institute in Athlone, Ireland focused on translational research in collaboration with corporations and universities throughout Ireland and across the globe Core research funding provides base; specific research strands to be developed as joint projects with partners Initial staffing with small group from Georgia Tech; expected growth to 50 over 5 years primarily from Ireland and EU System engineering support for multinationals and SME s Catalyst for broad set of collaborations in education, fundamental research, and life-long learning GTRI_B-10

11 Technology Pillars Digital Media: National IPTV Testbed RFID: Enabling Technology for Authentication and Identification Biotechnology: Technologies for Preventive & Predictive Medicine Energy: Modeling and Developing Sustainable Energy Systems GTRI_B-11

12 Way Forward Leasing initial space of 2,500 sq. ft. in IDA building Expanding bandwidth of communication between Georgia Tech and Irish research community Pursuing focused technical interchange to develop specific collaborations with industry and universities Planning for dedicated 25,000 sq. ft. research facility in IDA business park Developing unique national R&D testbeds GTRI_B-12

13 RFID Future: Potential Routes for GT Ireland GTRI_B-13

14 Future Research Topics Applications Medical patients, records, devices, medications Supply Chain Authenticity personnel, products Nanotechnology Packaging embedded tags Antenna design Energy harvesting Enterprise - Performance Based Logistics GTRI_B-14

15 Issues Intellectual Property Standards ISO or EPC? Security Frequencies Interoperability Range detection GTRI_B-15

16 Translational Research through Collaboration Irish Universities Corporations Basic Research GT Ireland Economic Impact Applied Research & Systems Engineering GTRI_B-16

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