Applied Technologies

The Applied Technologies Research Community aims to address the practical application of scientific knowledge and principles for the purpose of solving real-world problems or achieving practical goals.

We dive into a range of emerging and existing technologies with a future-forward mindset, aiming to advance research, promote environmental sustainability, boost economic productivity, and ultimately improve the quality of life. ATRC's significance is growing because our diverse contributions play a pivotal role in advancing societal, economic, and technological outcomes.

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Become a collaborative member to use KSU's advanced research spaces for training, recruiting, and all relevant lab work. Access resources to connect with collaborators, knowledgeable faculty and staff members, receive specialized training, and stay informed about future conferences to present your applied technologies research project!

  • Joining the Applied Technologies Research Community offers a cool chance to connect with fellow researchers with different skills, fostering collaboration to tackle real-world problems. As a member, you receive access to a diverse network of partners, making team-building easier and boosting your research projects. The community also provides a supportive space for mentoring, knowledge exchange, and professional development. Being part of the cluster keeps you in the loop about funding opportunities, offers guidance for grant writing, and provides thorough proposal reviews to increase your chances of receiving resources for your research. Join us to amp up your research, build cool collaborations, and make a real impact!

    The Applied Technologies Research Community welcomes researchers from both KSU campuses. Ready to shape the future with cutting-edge tech? Join ATRC as a member now!

    Current Members

    Mahyar Amirgholy Headshot

    Mahyar Amirgholy

    Title: Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

    Affiliation: Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

    Research focus areas: Smart transportation

    Turaj Ashuri Headshot

    Turaj Ashuri

    Title: Interim Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology

    Affiliation: Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

    Research focus areas: Renewable energy, Robotics/automation, AI

    Parth Bhavsar Headshot

    Parth Bhavsar

    Title: Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

    Affiliation: Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

    Research focus areas: AI, Smart Healthcare, Smart Transportation

    Sumit Chakravarty Headshot

    Sumit Chakravarty

    Title: Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

    Affiliation: Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

    Research focus areas: AI, Cybersecurity, IoT, Quantum, Robotics/automation, telecommunications, Smart healthcare, Smart transportation

    Craig Chin Headshot

    Craig Chin

    Title: Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology

    Affiliation: Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

    Research focus areas: AI; Education; HCI

    Taeyeong Choi Headshot

    Taeyeong Choi

    Title: Assistant Professor of Information Technology

    Affiliation: College of Computing and Software Engineering

    Research focus areas: AI, Robotics/automation, Software engineering, IoT, Education

    Debra Coffey Headshot

    Debra Coffey

    Title: Associate Professor of Elementary and Early Childhood Education

    Affiliation: Bagwell College of Education

    Research focus areas: Education, Graphics, Digital stories

    Sathish Gurupatham Headshot

    Sathish Gurupatham

    Title: Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

    Affiliation: Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

    Research focus areas: AI, Education, Graphics, Smart transportation, Thermofluid science

    Sungchul Jung Headshot

    Sungchul Jung

    Title: Assistant Professor of Gaming

    Affiliation: Computing and Software Engineering

    Research focus areas: AR/VR, Gaming, Education, HCI, Smart healthcare, Telecommunications

    Ranbir Singh Kang Headshot

    Ranbir Singh Kang

    Title: Assistant Professor of Geography and Geospatial Sciences

    Affiliation: Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    Research focus areas: Education, Environmental science, Earth science, Applied science, Sustainability, Human environment interaction

    Olga Koz Headshot

    Olga Koz

    Title: Professor

    Affiliation: Library

    Research focus areas: AI, Education, Telecommunications, Research synthesis

    Ahyoung Lee Headshot

    Ahyoung Lee

    Title: Assistant Professor of Computer Science

    Affiliation: College of Computing and Software Engineering

    Research focus areas: AI, IoT, Renewable energy, Smart transportation, Smart healthcare

    Dabae Lee Headshot

    Dabae Lee

    Title: Associate Professor of Instructional Technology

    Affiliation: Bagwell College of Education

    Research focus areas: AI, Education

    Hoseon Lee Headshot

    Hoseon Lee

    Title: Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

    Affiliation: Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

    Research focus areas: Biotechnology, Renewable Energy, IoT

    Soon Goo Lee Headshot

    Soon Goo Lee

    Title: Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology

    Affiliation: College of Science and Mathematics

    Research focus areas: AR/VR, Biotechnology, Education, AI, Gaming, Graphics, Renewable energy

    Amin Pouriyeh Headshot

    Amin Pouriyeh

    Title: Assistant Professor of Information Technology

    Affiliation: College of Computing and Software Engineering

    Research focus areas: AI, Biotechnology, Blockchain and distributed ledger technology, Cybersecurity, Education, IoT, Software engineering, Telecommunications, Smart healthcare, Robotics/automation

    Adriane Randolph Headshot

    Adriane Randolph

    Title: Interim Associate Dean for Community and Faculty Affairs, Executive Director of the BrainLab, and Professor of Information Systems

    Affiliation: Coles College of Business

    Research focus areas: AI, Biotechnology, HCI, IoT, Education, Smart healthcare

    Gaurav Sharma Headshot

    Gaurav Sharma

    Title: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

    Affiliation: Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

    Research focus areas: Renewable energy, Fluid dynamics, Computational fluid dynamics, Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Rockets, Swirl flows, Swirl dynamics

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    Snehal Shirke

    Title: Senior Lecturer of Technical Communication

    Affiliation: Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    Research focus areas: HCI, AI, AR/VR, Gaming

    Dominic Thomas Headshot

    Dominic Thomas

    Title: Associate Professor of Informations Systems

    Affiliation: Coles College of Business

    Research focus areas: AI, AR/VR, Blockchain and distributed ledger technology, Education, HCI, IoT, Smart healthcare, Software engineering

    Pegah Zamani No photo ksu logo used inplace of photo

    Pegah Zamani

    Title: Professor of Architecture and Director of Research Center for Sustainable Communities

    Affiliation: College of Architecture and Construction Management; Research Center for Sustainable Communities

    Research focus areas: AI, AR/VR, Gaming, Biotechnology, Education, HCI, Renewable energy, Robotics/automation, Smart healthcare, Smart transportation

    Liang Zhao Headshot

    Liang Zhao

    Title: Assistant Professor of Information Technology

    Affiliation: College of Computing and Software Engineering

    Research focus areas: AI, Cybersecurity, IoT

  • We will actively post relevant funding opportunities for our community.

    Below is the active calls for proposals:

    To explore more funding opportunities, visit Kennesaw State University's InfoReady page.

 

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