Category Engineering | Research News Center

Four GTRI researchers pose for a photo in a lab space.

May 15, 2026

Leaner and Meaner: Materials Tested in Space Could Help Build More Space-Resilient Satellites

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Georgia Tech researchers, led by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, are sending new polymers to the International Space Station to study their durability in harsh space conditions.

A sophisticated, high-tech horizontal banner design featuring an abstract global supply chain network. The composition uses a series of interconnected translucent hexagons and mosaic tile patterns showing maritime shipping routes and industrial icons: chemical structures (naphtha), PVC, plastics, food and agriculture, liquefied petroleum gas, fertilizer, apparel.

May 11, 2026

What the Public Discussion on Hormuz Is Still Getting Wrong

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While modern supply chain analytics and AI are more advanced than ever, technical capability must be paired with rigorous critical thinking and operational discipline to ensure data-driven models translate into successful real-world decisions.

Two data analysts, a man in a suit and a woman, are seated at a desk in a high-tech logistics control center. They monitor various displays, including a comprehensive data dashboard with charts and graphs, a US network map, and a tablet for a video conference. A massive, towering warehouse filled with stacked cardboard boxes is visible in the background.

April 30, 2026

The Blind Spot in Modern Supply Chain Analytics: Where Did Critical Thinking Go?

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While modern supply chain analytics and AI are more advanced than ever, technical capability must be paired with rigorous critical thinking and operational discipline to ensure data-driven models translate into successful real-world decisions.

Professor Emmanouil “Manos” Tentzeris and Ph.D. student Marvin Joshi hold a lens‑enabled backscatter system that could support battery‑free wireless communication across future smart city infrastructure.

April 24, 2026

How a Lens Is Pushing the Limits of Near-Zero‑Power Wireless Communication to Gigabits‑Per‑Second Speeds

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Emmanouil Tentzeris and Marvin Joshi’s new work demonstrates how a lens‑enabled backscatter system can deliver modern wireless capability without traditional transmitters.

Ankur Singh, a man in a gray suit jacket with a dark pink button-up shirt stands in front of a work bench in a lab.

April 2, 2026

Georgia Tech-led Research Team to Develop SHIELD Against Deadly Biological Threats

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A Georgia Tech-led research team has received up to $6 million to develop SHIELD, a new platform designed to rapidly create immune-based countermeasures against a wide range of deadly biological threats.

April 1, 2026

The Future of AI‑Powered Manufacturing

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ISyE is advancing the next generation of manufacturing through AI‑driven research that integrates data analytics, optimization, and human‑centered systems to create smarter, more resilient industrial ecosystems.

Research team members Ishita Kumar, Corey Wilson, and Luisa F. Barraza-Vergara

April 1, 2026

Georgia Tech Researchers Develop First Genetic Passcode Lock to Protect Valuable DNA

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Research published in Science Advances demonstrated the effectiveness of this technology in protecting high-value engineered cell lines.

A graphic of a boat sailing across the globe with a cyber shield at its front.

March 25, 2026

Researchers Find Training Gaps Impacting Maritime Cybersecurity Readiness

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Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology shows that commercial ship crews are often unprepared for cyberattacks due to inadequate, generic training, despite rising threats like GPS spoofing and ransomware.

2026 Georgia Scientific Computing Symposium

March 25, 2026

Tech Swarms into Athens for Clean, Old-Fashioned Computing

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Researchers from universities across Georgia, including Georgia Tech, set aside rivalry to collaborate at the 2026 Georgia Scientific Computing Symposium, highlighting the state’s growing role as a hub for innovation in scientific computing.

March 24, 2026

The Future of Brand in an AI-Driven World: A Supply Chain Perspective

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Practical guidance to drive real progress in 2026.

March 11, 2026

Sheepdogs Reveal a Better Way to Guide Robot Swarms

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Georgia Tech researchers studying sheepdog trials found new principles for guiding unpredictable groups and used them to develop computer models that could improve coordination in robot swarms, autonomous vehicles, and other networked systems.

Illustration of AI-driven supply chain decision intelligence, featuring analytics dashboards and AI‑powered insights supporting materials management, production scheduling, inventory management, transportation, and demand planning.

February 24, 2026

Putting Points on the Board with AI in Supply Chain

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Practical guidance to drive real progress in 2026.

February 20, 2026

The Challenges and Opportunities of Cold Weather and Technology

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In labs chilled to 4 kelvins (-450 degrees!) and on expeditions to polar regions, Georgia Tech scientists are discovering how extreme cold simultaneously challenges and advances technology in computing, space exploration, and more.

February 19, 2026

Robot Pollinator Could Produce More, Better Crops for Indoor Farms

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A research team that expands GTRI, the College of Engineering, and the College of Computing have developed a robot capable of pollinating flowers in indoor farms.

February 16, 2026

Obstacle or Accelerator? How Imperfections Affect Material Strength

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Research from Georgia Tech is showing how cracks occur and spread through materials — and how best to prevent them.

February 13, 2026

Christos Athanasiou to Receive 2025 Eshelby Mechanics Award for Young Faculty

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The award recognizes early-career researchers who’ve made impactful contributions to the field of mechanics.

February 10, 2026

National Academy of Engineering Elects David McDowell

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Professor emeritus and founding executive director of the Institute for Materials is recognized for his computational work modeling metal alloys and designing materials.

A car's side view mirror with a alert in the center of the mirror.

January 27, 2026

Researchers Warn AI ‘Blind Spot’ Could Allow Attackers to Hijack Self-Driving Vehicles

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A newly discovered vulnerability could allow cybercriminals to silently hijack the artificial intelligence (AI) systems in self-driving cars, raising concerns about the security of autonomous systems increasingly used on public roads.

January 23, 2026

A Winter Beach Read for Supply Chain Minds: Why "The Thinking Machine" Is Worth Your Time

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Recommended for supply chain professionals and leaders seeking insight into the real-world impact of technology and strategic decision-making.

Students visited Lachung and Chungthang in Sikkim, India. Upstream in the Teesta Valley, students examined how steep terrain and river confinement amplify flood forces and how failures can cascade across an entire corridor of infrastructure.

January 22, 2026

AI Tool Turns Disaster Zones Into Living Classrooms

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An AI-powered tool is changing how researchers study disasters and how students learn from them.