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.

Food Processing Technology Division (FPTD)

FPTD is a unique research unit focused on new technology developments for processing efficiency and operational enhancement in the food processing and poultry industries. Division researchers work collaboratively with university and industry partners to develop exciting breakthroughs in computer vision technologies, robotic systems, intelligent processing systems, food safety systems, worker safety systems, flexible computing and information systems, and environmental technologies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Foundations for the Future (F3)

Foundations for the Future (F3) has been working with Georgia’s K-12 schools in supporting technology-enabled learning since 1996. F3 provides vendor-neutral technology advising, customized professional development experiences for educators, and other services that directly affect learning in the classroom. Current efforts focus on the Georgia Cybersafety Initiative and on learning beyond the bandwidth barrier.

Georgia Tech Quantum Institute (GTQI)

The GTQI is a multi-disciplinary effort to explore and develop quantum information science and technology. The GTQI mission is to combine the strengths in engineering and technology at Georgia Tech with the emerging field of quantum information science in order to advance both fundamental science and emerging quantum information technologies.

Landmarc Research Center (Landmarc)

Landmarc is a multi-discipline, research and development center focused on mobile and wireless solutions. Landmarc has expanded from its original focus of logistics and maintenance to include broader technologies and capabilities such as mobile platform computing, wireless solutions, location-based services, software and hardware usability and universal design, website and database development and management, and information display technologies.

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.

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.