Research Projects

• Aerodynamics of Explosive Detection
  Development of an airborne sampling scheme for the next-generation explosive detection portal (EDP) for aviation security screening.
• Analysis of Terrorist Recruiting
  Examine the recurring themes, concepts and images posted on the Internet by Al-Qaeda in an effort to evaluate their meaning to both jailed terrorists and to the populations these sites are designed to influence.
• Computer Programming Language Based Security
  As massively increasing amounts of sensitive information are stored in electronic media, the concerns for electronic data security have become ever more vital.
• Contaminant and Airflow Transport Modeling through the Building Envelope
  A new approach to infiltration modeling that takes into account weather data, type of urban environment, building age, construction materials, orientation, and internal partitioning.
• Evaluation Methods for Internet Security Technology (EMIST)
  The EMIST project is funded by NSF and DHS to pursue cyber-security research.
• GeoCollaborative Crisis Management
  Our research addresses two fundamental problems that impede effective coordinated work with geospatial information in crisis management activities.
• Health Care Facilities Partnership Project
  The South Central Region of Pennsylvania will develop an innovative strategy to address surge capacity and hospital preparedness for public health emergencies.
• High Voltage Power Supply with Piezoelectric Transformers
  Gamma-ray inspection systems for carry-on baggage screening is required, rather than x-ray screening because of high accuracy for monitoring the liquid in the bag.
• Immunity to Anthrax
  Our data indicates that infection-induced immunity to Bacillus anthracis is via antibody-mediated neutralization.
• Information Science and Technology Program (ARL)
  IST conducts innovative research for conceptualizing, designing, analyzing, deploying, and efficiently operating distributed and intelligent dynamic systems for applications in DoD, Government, business, and education.
• Internet Security in Interdomain Routing
  Attacks against Internet routing are increasing in number and severity. Contributing greatly to these attacks is the absence of origin authentication; there is no way to validate claims of address ownership or location.
• Physical Modeling to Protect the Critical Infrastructure
  Providing a physical modeling study of a chemical release scenario that is realistic, includes several levels of detail, and could interface with training scenarios, management information systems, and decision support systems.
• Phytophthora Database
  An integrated community resource for detecting, monitoring, and managing Phytophthora diseases
• Harbor Sentinel - Protection of Ports and Harbors
  Technology can assist federal, state and local agencies perform their vital role of keeping America safe by protecting the 360 U.S. ports and harbors.
• RAMPART
  A methodology, decision model, and cognitive support system to aid with effective allocation of anti-terrorism resources at Marine Corps installations.
• Smart Systems for Scenarios Simulation and Response (S4R)
  The S4R will provide a full spectrum modeling system from physical environments involving sensing, terrain, weather and related effects (e.g., for dispersion of bio-chemical events) to data fusion, visualization and modeling of the psychological and social impacts of these events.
• Telecommunications Security
  With the bandwidth available to most cable modems, an adversary can launch attacks capable of denying voice service to cellular telecommunications networks in major cities.
• Terahertz Signaling
  Far-infrared light known as TERAHERTZ region can be harnessed to detect concealed explosives and biological weapons.
• Terrain-Aware Robotics
  This project investigates driver-assist technology for remotely operated Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and surveillance robots at high speeds.