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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Resilient Cyber Systems
Network, software, and data systems that provide cyber situational awareness and resilience to cyber attacks.
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Advanced RF, Sensing, and Signal Processing
Technologies enabling spectral mutability, enhanced sensing, and advanced signal processing
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Autonomous Systems and Processes
Technologies enabling trusted autonomous control and decision support systems.
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Human Performance Augmentation & Training
Direct performance enhancement methods and live, virtual, and constructive training.
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Flexible Electronics and Systems
Technologies that will enable conformable and/or deformable electronic systems.
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Advanced Materials and Material Processing
Material characterization and multi-scale simulation for 'materials-by design'.
Arizona 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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At the NASA Fault Management Workshop held during 10-12 April 2012 in New Orleans, the Director of ASU’s Security & Defense Systems Initiative (SDSI) gave the keynote talk on “Fault Management in Complex Adaptive Systems: Applications and Challenges on the ……
On 1 – 2 March 2012, SDSI co-hosted a national meeting with Booz-Allen Hamilton…