Research
Energetics
The Purdue Energetics Research Center (PERC) brings together researchers from across disciplines to focus on comprehensive energetics materials research, spanning molecules to munitions. PERC addresses challenges related to civilian and military infrastructure, commerce and aviation security. It also supports the United States’ need for more stable, less sensitive and more easily processed energetic materials (propellants, pyrotechnics and explosives).
Workforce Development
The Advancing Army Modernization Priorities – Undergraduate Program (AAMP-UP) is a summer research program that provides an immersive experiential environment for undergraduates. Students collaborate with energetic materials experts on projects ranging from synthesis to machine learning to additive manufacturing and take part in seminars and other professional development opportunities.
Microelectronics
The Purdue Energetics Research Center (PERC) brings together researchers from across disciplines to focus on comprehensive energetics materials research, spanning molecules to munitions. PERC addresses challenges related to civilian and military infrastructure, commerce and aviation security. It also supports the United States’ need for more stable, less sensitive and more easily processed energetic materials (propellants, pyrotechnics and explosives).
Workforce Development
The Advancing Army Modernization Priorities – Undergraduate Program (AAMP-UP) is a summer research program that provides an immersive experiential environment for undergraduates. Students collaborate with energetic materials experts on projects ranging from synthesis to machine learning to additive manufacturing and take part in seminars and other professional development opportunities.
Hypersonics
Purdue’s hypersonics experts, facilities and workforce development programs advance U.S. national security and help maintain a technological edge over near-peer competitors. Purdue’s hypersonics capabilities are some of the most comprehensive in the nation, with more than 40 world-renowned experts in navigation, aerodynamics, aerothermal effects, propulsion, autonomy, systems engineering, high-temperature materials and manufacturing.
Workforce Development
Through hands-on experiential learning and unique, accessible programs, Purdue prepares a substantial pool of students and professionals to help transition technologies from the lab bench to flight systems. Under the guidance of expert researchers, more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students design, test and evaluate equipment in real-world conditions.
Space
Nicknamed the “cradle of astronauts,” Purdue has long held pride in its space exploration legacy. In addition to graduating 27 astronauts, Purdue boasts world-class faculty and research facilities to explore areas such as planetary defense and advanced systems, space-based radio transmissions, satellite navigation and control, remote sensing and surveillance.
Workforce Development
Students and professionals can enroll in an online certificate program on Cislunar Space through Purdue Online, using existing and new Purdue Engineering courses. The initiative also provides K-12 students with an educational program focused on space exploration that’s offered in collaboration with the Purdue School of Engineering Education and College of Education.
Autonomy
Purdue develops autonomous technology and systems that enhance U.S. safety and security. With 15 research centers that focus on autonomy research, Purdue delivers expertise and innovation in areas such as vehicle-to-vehicle software, artificial intelligence algorithms, hardware development, sensor technologies, engine dynamics, mobility, logistics, economic development and public policy.
Workforce Development
Institute for Control, Optimization and Networks (ICON) brings together diverse expertise from across Purdue, blending cutting-edge techniques from machine-learning, AI, and data science, with foundational theories from control, optimization, and networks.
Quantum Science
The Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute was established to foster the development of practical and impactful aspects of quantum science. The institute focuses on discovering and studying new materials and basic physical quantum systems that will be best suited for integration into tomorrow’s technology. It encourages interdisciplinary collaboration leading to the design and realization of industry-friendly quantum devices with enhanced functionality and performance. These devices enable the production of systems that will impact a vast community of users. The institute also works to train
Workforce Development
Purdue hosts the Quantum Science Center’s annual Quantum Summer School, which includes talks from industry and leading field experts, as well as hands-on and applied exercises. Participants broaden and develop personal and business networks that will shape their careers and the future of the quantum workforce.
Cybersecurity
The Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) provides impartial cyber knowledge to industry and government worldwide. It comprises more than 150 researchers addressing pervasive issues of security, privacy, resiliency, trusted and optimized electronics and robotic functions, autonomy and artificial intelligence. Ever-evolving risks to commerce, infrastructure and national security are limited only by the imaginations of bad actors with computers and know-how. As the world’s foremost interdisciplinary academic center for cyber and cyber-physical systems, CERIAS has set the bar for research to identify threats, create defenses and help industry and government erect effective cybercrime barricades.