Ability to conduct specialized research up to the highest levels further enabling engagement with industry.

      Use-Inspired Research

      Enabling Greater Real-World Relevance

      SDSI's ASURE leverages technical subject matter depth with strong defense-relevant operational cognizance, enabling advanced technology development programs and special projects.

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      TRANSDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

      Enabling a Fusion of Traditional Disciplines

      SDSI is a unique university-wide initiative that can address the transdisciplinary dimensions needed to provide real-world solutions to the most challenging security needs.

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      Technology Readiness Levels

      End-to-End Engagement

      Enabling Faster Technology Development

      SDSI can fill the gap between traditional university basic research and industry development efforts, enabling end-to-end engagement of ASU across technology readiness levels.

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      SDSI's Seven Research Thrust Areas

      New UniversityArizona State University has developed a new model for the American research university, creating an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact, including broader societal engagement through use-inspired research.

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      Dr. Tim Burgin from the Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Defense Concepts and Experimentation Branch (Z21) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is spending a year in residence in ASU’s Security & Defense Systems Initiative (SDSI).  His goals ……

      Dr. Werner J.A. Dahm, Director of ASU’s “Security & Defense Systems Initiative” (SDSI), gave a plenary presentation at the AIAA’s 2013 Aerospace Sciences Meeting held in the Dallas/Fort Worth region during 7-10 January 2013.  His presentation, titled “Establishing Trust in Autonomous Aerosystems:  V&V ……