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The human side of warfare: OSU collaboration shaping future of America’s fighters

OSU collaboration shaping future of America’s fighters Improving the U.S. Department of Defense’s capability to evaluate weapons systems requires more than firepower. It needs engineering precision focused on human-centered design, all in the effort to save American lives.  
OSU researcher explores novel carbon material with energy potential

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

Dr. Kaan Kalkan, associate professor for the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, is an expert in nanostructured materials. With support from a new research grant from Phillips 66, Kalkan is now characterizing a carbon allotrope synthesized from a petroleum-based precursor using a proprietary process.

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OSU researchers develop new tools to protect Okla’s power grid from flooding

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

A new study led by Dr. Maha Kenawy, assistant professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is developing a computational tool to assess the vulnerability of electric transmission infrastructure during severe rainfall events. The project aims to help utilities, emergency managers and policymakers plan and prevent large-scale power disruptions caused by flooding.

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Shen targets safer firefighting with advanced hydrogel technology 

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

With support from a new NSF EPSCoR Research Fellows award, Oklahoma State University is leading the way in next-generation fire suppression technology through the work of Shen, assistant professor of fire protection and safety engineering technology in the School of Fire, Construction and Emergency Management.

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Kara Lab develops new method to improve spacecraft landing safety

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

Dr. Kursat Kara, associate professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Ph.D. candidates Shafi Al Salman Romeo and Ashraf Kassem have developed a method to accurately predict the behavior of a space capsule during atmospheric entry. This advance supports safe landings on Earth and other worlds with atmospheres.

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OSU’s new cold spray system positions Oklahoma at the forefront of advanced manufacturing

Mon, Nov 17, 2025

Researchers from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology are ushering in a new era of advanced manufacturing with the installation of a high-velocity cold spray system – the first of its kind at an Oklahoma university.

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OSU researchers take flight with study to advance weather-sensing UAS technology

Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Over the past decade, researchers from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, along with others, have explored the use of weather-sensing unmanned aerial systems (WxUAS) to supplement existing weather observation tools and improve forecasting in the atmospheric boundary layer — the region from the surface to roughly 5,000 feet. The goal is to increase the quality and frequency of atmospheric measurements, ultimately strengthening the prediction of high-impact weather and improving public safety.

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Researchers within CEAT inform safer Mars drilling and sample collection

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

A new study led by College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology researchers is helping shape how NASA collects and preserves rock samples from Mars. The work intends to ensure that the most scientifically valuable materials return to Earth intact.

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