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For two straight years, Cabrera said, Georgia Tech is the top spender for research among universities without a medical school. A portion of that research takes place at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), Cabrera noted, which focuses on applied research, or research focused on solving real-world problems.

ATRP-E2: Craig Wyvill

Feb 15, 2023

Host Stephanie Richter, a GTRI Research Scientist, talks with ATRP Director Emeritus Craig Wyvill. Wyvill speaks about the origin and early development of the ATRP branch.

This episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast is the second in a special series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP). Host Stephanie Richter, a GTRI Research Scientist, talks with ATRP Director Emeritus Craig Wyvill. Wyvill speaks about the origin and early development of the ATRP branch.

TALKING POINTS

  • Craig Wyvill was the fourth program manager of ATRP and has the distinction of holding the position the longest.
  • Wyvill's first assignment on the poultry program was to work on an ongoing processing plant noise abatement project.
  • Other major technologies and projects were pushed out under Wyvill's leadership.

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Have feedback or additional questions about the podcast? Reach out to podcast@gtri.gatech.edu.

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https://atrp.gatech.edu/

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ATRP-E1: Doug Britton

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This episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast begins a special series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP). Host Stephanie Richter, a GTRI Research Scientist, talks with ATRP Director, Douglas F. Britton, Ph.D.

This episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast begins a special series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP). Host Stephanie Richter, a GTRI Research Scientist, talks with ATRP Director, Doug Britton. Dr. Britton speaks about his circuitous path from being an electrical engineer by training to his joining ATRP, and some of the lessons he’s learned and people he’s met along the path to being program director. Britton also discusses present and future technologies being researched by ATRP.

 

Talking Points

In this episode, listeners will hear about:

  • Doug Britton’s early life; and how he was unwittingly prepared for his future career in agricultural technology.
  • What drove Britton into looking at agricultural commodities and products.
  • The role of mentors in directing Britton’s career path.
  • The types of research that ATRP is involved in.
  • How advanced sensor platforms are being used in agriculture.
  • Food safety research.
  • Technology transfer and the future of agricultural technology.

Resources

Email

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https://atrp.gatech.edu/

  • https://gtri.gatech.edu/newsroom/virtual-reality-ice-slurries
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQvHrJHvquk

 

 

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