Ms. Casey DeRaad Chief, Technology Outreach Branch Director, Phillips Technology Institute Air Force Research Laboratory casey.deraad@kirtland.af.mil DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED This document has been approved for Public Release
AFRL Mission Leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. It s not just about the science it s about leadership in S&T
AFRL Institutes Principles of Partnership Facilitate Partnerships - Interface from the AFRL to the outside - Identify AFRL resources available - Identify Opportunities Spin out Research Centers Always consider the future workforce Understand the environment ~ Energize the local S&T environment to meet Air Force Needs ~ ~ Connect the national military needs to the local environment ~ 3
AFRL & Other Government Innovative technical solutions Industry Accelerated technology transition & transfer Academia Engaging STEM learning opportunities Community New regional aerospace opportunities and capabilities AFRL Partnerships 4
AFRL Institutes AFRL Institutes: Wright Brothers Institute WBI Dayton, OH Tec^Edge Tec^Edge Works Tec^Edge Connects Phillips Technology Institute PTi Albuquerque, NM PTi Collaboration Center COSMIAC Griffiss Institute Rome, NY AFRL University based Research Centers: Information Institute II Rome, NY Laser Center of Excellence Albuquerque, NM Advanced Sciences & Technology Research Institute for Astrodynamics ASTRIA Albuquerque, NM & Maui, HI
Wright Brothers Institute Accelerating Technology Innovation AFRL, Other Government Industry WBI Innovative technical solutions Accelerated technology transition & transfer Academia Community Engaging STEM learning opportunities New regional aerospace opportunities and capabilities Dream Teams Proactive Tech Transfer Commercialization Assistance Technology Hubs Tec^Edge Connect Services Tec^Edge Tec^Edge Works Collaborative Innovation Process Les McFawn Director www.wbi-icc.com 937-424-8669
Tec^Edge Innovation & Collaboration Environment Explore Challenging Problems IDEA Lab Forums Discovery Lab
Tec^Edge Works Rapid Prototyping Environment Experimentation and Rapid Delivery to Customer AFRL Center for Rapid Product Development Center for UAV Exploitation UDRI Led Team: IDCAST, WSU, AFRL, 7 Industry Members, Ohio Third Frontier
Tec^Edge Connect Technology Hubs, Dream Teams Commercialization Assistance Ohio Third Frontier Program DDC Entrepreneurial Signature Program
Phillips Technology Institute Energize and facilitate a community of innovation for AFRL Academia Industry Other Government National Labs Community Laboratory Customers Phillips Technology Institute nexus AFRL More capability to the Warfighter Outputs: Technology Partnerships Cost Sharing Opportunities Workforce Development Business Approaches Kirtland Tech Park Tenants Education Outreach Pipeline K-12 University Research Curriculum Exchanges Casey DeRaad Director pti@kirtland.af.mil 505-846-9352
Phillips Technology Institute Collaboration Center To create an environment devoted to hosting and facilitating joint technical team collaborations among researchers from Use the Power of Three to Think Differently! Academia * Government * Industry Discover group synergy Build strong partnerships Find alternative resources Identify gaps and opportunities Enhance technology transfer initiatives Tap leading-edge commercial technologies Interface with local, national, and international researchers 11
Configurable Space Microsystems Innovations & Applications Center COSMIAC 12
The Griffiss Institute Approach: Partnership Intermediary with AFRL/RI Business Incubator with collaborative laboratory workspace Center for training and education, hosting classes, conferences, seminars and workshops Mission: Advance the study of the security and vulnerability of public and private information systems and infrastructures Facilitate scientific research for the purpose of developing applications improving the security of such systems and infrastructures Disseminate information on and conduct seminars, conferences & study groups regarding such issues. The Griffiss Institute is an independent 501(c)(3) entity. Its primary role is to advocate and facilitate the co-operation of private industry, academia and government in developing solutions to critical cyber security problems.
Information Institute A Virtual Organization: Consortium of Universities Performing Research in Areas of Information Technology of Interest to the Information Directorate Mission: Strengthen and Expand Information Technology Research within the Information Directorate Develop collaborative relationships among and between the academic members and the Information Directorate. Increase research emphasis in areas of information technologies critical to RI s vision AF Academy AF Institute of Technology AFRL Information Directorate Arizona State University Binghamton University Carnegie-Mellon University (OFR) Case Western Reserve University Central Michigan University Central State University City University of NY Dartmouth University Drexel University George Mason University Harvard University (OFR) Illinois Institute of Technology Iona College Iowa State University Louisiana State University Mohawk Valley Community College Montana State University Ohio State University Prairie View A&M University Purdue University Rochester Institute of Technology San Diego State University Southern Illinois University Stony Brook University SUNY Binghamton SUNY Inst. of Technology Utica Rome SUNY Geneseo SUNY Oneonta SUNY Stoneybrook Syracuse University Temple University Tennessee State University Texas Tech University Tuskegee University University of Alabama University of Alaska at Fairbanks University at Buffalo University of Central Florida University of Connecticut University of Fairfax University of Illinois at Chicago University of Hawaii HILO University of Kansas University of Massachusetts University of Missouri S&T University of Northern Texas University of Rochester University of South Carolina University of Texas at San Antonio University of Tulsa Utica College Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Tech Year Professors Students 2007 28 6 2008 22 6 2009 23 6
Center of Excellence for High Energy Lasers Objective: To train future Air Force scientists and engineers by conducting basic research in the various fields of high energy lasers. Benefits: Trained scientists with skill sets that align with Air Force needs. A large body of basic research in the field of high energy lasers. Technology: The current technology thrust has expanded in the last year. Current Projects: Diode pumped alkali lasers (DPAL) Fiber amplifiers Wavefront sensing Flow visualization diagnostics Optically pumped gas lasers Contact Info: David A. Hostutler (AFRL/RDLC) 505-846-5162
Advanced Sciences & Technology Research Institute for Astrodynamics ASTRIA AFRL Scientists & Engineers increase research being performed in critical astrodynamics research areas Institute consortium initiated in March 2009: Consortium of 10 universities performing 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 research in areas of interest to the USAF and DoD Benefits for the Air Force: Significant insight into and hand-in-hand development of research being performed in relevant areas at universities Focuses activities in specified research areas under one group, avoiding duplication of R&D efforts Provides a path for relevant R&D transition to the Warfighter Develops research base at universities in AFRL research areas of interest
Summary AFRL is committed to partnership opportunities with academia, industry and other government Leading is not just about the science Questions?? 17