The Avionics Engineering Center at Ohio University conducts the world’s foremost research into aviation-related electronics. Our work helps keep the National Airspace System safe and furthers the development of the next generation of air transportation systems.
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Research
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Research
We conduct cutting-edge computer science research in bioinformatics, machine learning, smart healthcare, computer networking, real-time systems, artificial intelligence, robotics, interactive computer graphics and visualization, and innovative electrical engineering research into controls, nano- and opto-electronics, communications, antennas, GPS, and navigation related topics. Our primary EECS research units, the Avionics Engineering Center and the Center for Scientific Computing and Immersive Technologies, are actively involved in sponsored research with industry and government agencies.
Research Areas We Focus On
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Algorithms and Complexity TheoryOur research focuses on algorithmic solutions to computational hard problems and problems within the realm of bioinformatics, as well as and building computer verified algorithms along with computer verified performance guarantees.
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Artificial IntelligenceWe conduct innovative research in artificial intelligence areas such as computer vision and natural language processing, while also making novel contributions to underlying machine learning and pattern recognition techniques.
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Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics and ControlOur Control Systems Group develops guidance, navigation, and control algorithms using theories of dynamics, hybrid systems, machine cognition, artificial intelligence, and neural networks for autonomous vehicles and robots.
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Avionics and NavigationRuss College of Engineering and Technology faculty conduct the world’s foremost research in aviation-related electronics and navigation, in partnership with agencies such as the FAA and NASA and with private industry.
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Biomedical InformaticsRuss College biomedical informatics researchers conduct state-of-the-art electrical engineering and computer science research in areas with high potential impact on health and wellbeing.
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Computer Systems, Software, and SecurityRuss College faculty investigating Computer Systems, Software, and Security conduct cutting-edge research in electrical engineering and computer science that will make future systems more reliable, more secure, and easier to use.
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Nanoelectronics and PhotonicsOur faculty are actively involved in the ongoing revolution in nano and micro technologies, from novel solar cell technologies and sub-10nm transistor architectures, to quantum effects and multi-core computational architectures.
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Data Visualizations of Scientific PhenomenonThe Mourning Visualization and Simulation Lab focuses on the creation of high-resolution, high-performance data visualizations of modeled and simulated scientific phenomenon for use in science, industry and education.
More about EECS Research
Our Research Centers
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Center for Scientific Computing and Immersive Technologies
From today’s medical imaging technologies to tomorrow’s supercomputers, the Center for Scientific Computing and Immersive Technologies conducts basic research to develop new applications and advancements in information technology.
Sponsored Research
Our primary EECS research units, the Avionics Engineering Center and the Center for Scientific Computing and Immersive Technologies, are actively involved in sponsored research with industry and government agencies. Developing relationships with research partners like the National Science Foundation, AMD, the Federal Aviation Administration, Northrup Grumann, and the U.S. Air Force means we have the opportunity to see how our findings affect people's daily lives, whether it means making our national airspace safer or developing virtual learning environments in finance and health care. For more info. on our research partnerships or to become a sponsor, contact Chair Avinash Karanth.
EECS Research Labs
The Bioinformatics Lab
Bioinformatics at Ohio University offers both coursework and research opportunities to combine biological and computational research to enhance the scientific understanding of life.
The Medical Image Analysis Lab
The OU Medical Image Analysis (MedIA) Lab focuses on biomedical imaging and computer vision research including patient classification through neuroimages (MRI, fMRI, CT, and PET), anatomical segmentation and registration, motion analysis and tracking, 3D reconstruction and shape modeling. We have a particularly strong interest in developing novel feature extraction, machine learning and deep learning solutions to improve the understanding and diagnosis of various neurological diseases, including dementia, autism, stroke and Parkinson's Disease.
The SmartHealth Lab
The SmartHealth Lab focuses on interdisciplinary work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine. With funding from NSF and NIH, its researchers have been developing deep learning solutions for characterizing blood glucose behavior in patients with diabetes, with the aim of improving their quality of life through better blood glucose control.
The Software Verification & Security Lab
Researchers in the Software Verification & Security Lab apply mathematically rigorous methods and tools, such as interactive theorem proving in Coq, to facilitate the construction, maintenance, and proof of high-assurance software systems.
The Virtual Immersive Technologies and Arts for Learning Lab
The VITAL Lab specializes in creating immersive three-dimensional virtual environments and synthetic worlds for teaching, learning, and training purposes.
The Wireless Systems Research Group
The Wireless Systems Research Group at Ohio University performs research in wireless networking, distributed systems, and mobile computing.