Our interdisciplinary research centers

The expert scientists and engineers at GTRI team with each other as well as with clients. Our interdisciplinary approach allows us to apply and transfer knowledge from multiple disciplines to deliver the best possible solution for each problem.

The Military Sensing Information Analysis Center (SENSIAC)

SENSIAC is an information analysis center (IAC) that serves the U.S. Department of Defense. It replaces IRIA, a center that focused primarily on infrared technologies. IRIA was initially founded at the University of Michigan’s Willow Run Laboratories.

SENSIAC has a much broader mission and scope than IRIA. It provides information on all sensing-based technologies related to defense activities, including infrared, laser, radar, acoustic, electro-optical, aroma, chemical and many other sensors. In addition to being a clearinghouse for information, SENSIAC conducts research projects and educational programs. The center draws upon experts across Georgia Tech, as well as seven other universities that serve as SENSIAC team members.

The Commercial Product Realization Office (CPRO)

CPRO helps companies across technical and business domains get new-technology products to market. We provide customers with a broad range of services, including advice on technology selection, product design, prototyping, production preparation, product data documentation and testing assistance.

Center for International Development and Cooperation (CIDC)

CIDC develops low-cost radar and phased-array concepts through joint international research activities. It also provides an international forum for technical interchange and seeks dual-use applications for foreign radar technologies.

Dental Technology Center (DenTeC@Georgia Tech)

DenTeC@Georgia Tech is a multidisciplinary research center that advances dental and craniofacial science and technology. By integrating engineering knowledge and dental science, DenTeC is introducing new products and technologies for dentistry and craniofacial medicine through research, testing and education.

Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Center (ESOH)

ESOH oversees programs in compliance, sustainability, environmental emergency response and occupational safety and health issues and conducts research related to the environmental concerns in the State of Georgia. It bridges the communications gap between constantly-updated government regulations and Georgia business, industry, community organizations and individuals. It’s also linked to GTRI’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) consultation and education program.

Center for Innovative Fuel Cell and Battery Technologies

The center takes a multidisciplinary approach to fuel-cell and battery research. It serves as a catalyst for development of revolutionary advances through world-class research integrated across disciplines and spanning from fundamental discovery to application-specific prototypes.

Logistics and Maintenance Applied Research Center (LandMARC)

LandMARC provides commercial and government organizations the means to enhance performance of their existing systems and processes, while reducing total operating costs. LandMARC develops performance centered systems that deliver quality information to decision makers in all parts of the supply chain.

Severe Storms Research Center (SSRC)

SSRC is a focal point for severe storm research in Georgia. It also provides Georgia with quick response information to weather and emergency agencies and helps educate Georgians about severe weather.

Test and Evaluation Research and Education Center (TEREC)

TEREC serves as a focal point for solving the problems for the test and evaluation community. Leveraging the Georgia Tech academic environment and decades of test and evaluation experience, TEREC is defining the future of test and evaluation by advancing knowledge, education and training.

Office of Policy Analysis and Research (OPAR)

OPAR integrates public policy considerations into GTRI’s technical research and facilitates GTRI’s input into the science and technology policy debate. Specifically, OPAR supports the Georgia General Assembly with policy analysis and subject matter expertise in a wide range of science and technology issues.