Design, Build, Test, and Certify

From structural analysis and flight systems to advanced manufacturing and quantum computing. Kennesaw State University engineers and physical scientists solve problems across defense, aerospace, energy, transportation, and industrial sectors.

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Software Engineering & Development

Full-lifecycle software development from requirements through deployment — including real-time systems, embedded platforms, web and desktop applications, database architecture, and automated testing. Our teams work across defense, enterprise, and research computing environments.

Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, network modeling and emulation, application security testing, system accreditation, and security architecture. Our researchers hold advanced certifications and work across classified and unclassified environments.
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AI, Machine Learning & Data Science

Artificial intelligence, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, predictive analytics, and autonomous decision-making. We build models that work in production — from anomaly detection in industrial systems to generative AI for content and design.

Digital Engineering & Simulation

Digital twin development, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, probabilistic forecasting, and verification and validation. We help organizations move from document-centric to model-centric engineering.
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Robotics, Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Unmanned aerial, ground, and underwater systems; path planning and SLAM; swarm intelligence; human-robot interaction; and multi-agent coordination. Our research spans defense applications, industrial automation, agricultural robotics, and search-and-rescue operations.

Electrical & Electronic Systems

Electronic warfare analysis, radar and signal processing, FPGA development, embedded controller design, power systems, sensors and instrumentation, and automated test equipment. We support both new system development and reverse engineering of legacy platforms.
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Mechanical Engineering & Structural Analysis

Structural testing and analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics, durability and damage tolerance, non-destructive inspection, reverse engineering, and mechanical system design. Our teams support platforms from aircraft and vehicles to civil infrastructure and manufacturing equipment.

Advanced Materials & Manufacturing

Nanomaterials, polymer and composite characterization, additive manufacturing (3D printing), smart materials, coatings, and materials testing. We bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and production-scale manufacturing.
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Industrial & Reliability Engineering

Reliability-centered maintenance, condition-based monitoring, process simulation, fleet health management, supply chain optimization, and quality assurance. We help organizations reduce downtime, extend asset life, and make data-driven maintenance decisions.

Aerospace & Defense Systems

Aircraft structural integrity, weapon system analysis, flight systems engineering, defense acquisition support, and aerospace testing. Our researchers support military and commercial aviation through sustainment engineering, airworthiness analysis, and systems integration.
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