Innovative Research Activities
Inspired by the innovative spirit of the Wright brothers, the College of
Engineering and Computer Science is always pushing the envelope with research in
emerging technologies, such as alternative energy sources, nanotechnologies,
wireless communications and devices, and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
Last year the College was awarded $18 million in research funding from sponsors
such as the Department of Defense, NASA, and the National Science Foundation.
In association with daytaOhio, the College will welcome its first LexisNexis
Eminent Scholar for Advanced Data Management and Analysis. This position will
provide research leadership to daytaOhio by encouraging entrepreneurship and
technology transfer, as well as mentoring graduate students.
Featured Research
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Enhanced Use of Medical Images
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Dr. Ardeshir Goshtasby
Sponsors: ITRI, Kettering Medical Center
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Sophisticated pattern recognition techniques are being developed to help in the
diagnosis of tomographic images, and even assist in treatment.
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The use and scope of medical diagnostic imaging has progressed to the point
where more effective ways are needed to fully exploit the value of advanced
imaging products. Dr. Goshtasby is developing a method for registering
multimodal volume images. The method is currently optimized to register brain
images, but it can be adjusted to register whole-body images. In fact, it has
been tested with computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and
positron emission tomographic (PET) images with very encouraging results, and is
being used now in the operating room. The ultimate goal is to provide more
effective machine assisted diagnostics and, in some cases, treatment.
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This is one of 29 featured research topics.
Research Centers
The College's research centers are organizations focused on a particular area of
research in the engineering or computer science field. These centers represent
the best of student-centered research and innovation, and serve as examples to
other organizations throughout the world.
Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Assistive Technologies Research Center (ATRC)
Computational Design and Optimization Center
Center for Engineering Logistics and Distribution
RaiderHPC: The Wright State High Performance Computing Center
Center for Medical Imaging
Center for Nanoscale Multifunctional Materials
Center for Operator Performance
Center for Technology-Based Learning (IGERT)
Device Development Center (DDC)
Kno.e.sis (Knowledge Enabled Information and Services Science)
Sensors for Vigilance (SAVig) Center
Facilities
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has two buildings on
the Wright State main campus. Each a multi-million dollar facility, the
Fritz and Dolores Russ Engineering Center
and the Krishan and Vicky Research
Center offer lab, classroom, and office space for the College and
some of it's affiliates.
