Research Themes
Our research leverages the distinct combination of aeronautics and engineering, enabling innovative engineered systems for a smarter, more secure, and sustainable future that improves life and makes the universe more accessible to all.
Smart Engineering
![A cartoonish graphic of a robot, gears overhead, and next to it a large, endoskeletal robot arm.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/RI_Smart_0_0.png?VersionId=360lsXsXtzzgNJKcXf4D3DRALxYctcvz)
CAE research pushes the boundaries of smart engineered systems, on the ground, in the air, in space, and on the manufacturing floor.
Safe and Secure
![An airplane soaring through space and numbers. Awash in an infinite sky of blue, who knows where it's traveling? It seems to be flying straight toward us! OH NO!](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Safe_and_Secure.jpg?VersionId=NpDdjc0tzv_QO81X6LyXm5Xe1M8KGkmt)
From air traffic control to aviation and cyberspace systems, CAE researchers are focused on ensuring that our skies are safe.
Sustainable Innovations
![A leaf floating in a lightbulb with a sun glare rising over the top of the bulb.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Lightbulb%20Sustainability.jpg?VersionId=Rx6TwfXIX7GbjcdDcKgrbQKuoOmz.p3M)
As responsible stewards of the planet, CAE researchers are pioneering sustainable innovations in energy, materials, and manufacturing.
Improved Accessibility
![Imagery of the earth surrounded by fractals and charts.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/global_ref_image_767x460.jpg?VersionId=uw2s_Vh3gQAEpeeFSo23q9tF5bcgirGc)
From drones for military reconnaissance and domestic surveillance to space exploration.