Explore Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Labs at Embry-Riddle

Led by Dr. Omar Ochoa, associate professor and program coordinator for the M.S. in Computer Science and M.S. in Software Engineering, the Agile Research Group at Embry-Riddle focuses on using software engineering to grow understanding of the ever-evolving field of machine learning. Research group members apply their findings to cybersecurity practices and principles, as well as utilize their knowledge to innovate in software engineering education.

Work done by the Agile Research Group has been published and presented through various channels, including:

• American Society for Engineering Education
• Digital Avionics Systems Conference
• Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Frontiers in Education
• International Conferences on AI, Semantic Computing and Transdisciplinary AI

The Biologically Inspired Design-for-Resilience (BID4R) Lab allows students to put their design, systems engineering and system modeling skills to the test as they work to increase system resilience – designing power systems that can withstand disruptions. Researchers use biological knowledge to inspire approaches that address new and novel engineering challenges – a practice called biologically inspired design.

Led by Dr. Bryan Watson, assistant professor in the EECS department, students in the BID4R lab may have invaluable opportunities to share their findings at conferences such as the Conference on Systems Engineering Research, in workshops, during internships, in professional development courses, in undergraduate courses and through outreach.

Hands-on projects in this lab immerse undergraduate students in cybersecurity research and encourage them to think creatively and independently. These efforts aim to protect crucial infrastructure from cyber threats and attacks, improving the reliability of wireless communications.

Research includes studies on cyber attacks on uncrewed and autonomous vehicles (UAV), cyber defense mechanisms for UAV, and privacy protection methods for UAV communications and physical layer-based cybersecurity.

Led by Dr. Laxima Niure Kandel, assistant professor in the EECS department, student researchers participate in literature reviews, seminars and workshops, where they can practice preparing and presenting research findings. In this lab, undergraduates complete projects that build interest, skills and knowledge, gaining experience that will guide them to success during their studies and after graduation.

The Wireless Devices and Electromagnetics (WiDE) Laboratory aims to innovate and advance wireless circuit and antenna technology. Students in this lab perform focused research on material engineering, manufacturing techniques, optimized antenna and circuit geometries and other concerns related to the real-world implementation of high-performance wireless devices.

Led by Dr. Eduardo Rojas and Dr. M. Ilhan Akbas, both associate professors in the EECS department, students in this lab have conducted research on antennas and electronics for aerospace applications, such as satellites, 3D-printing of rectangular metallic waveguide circuits and antennas and more!