Georgia Tech Research Institute

Every gram matters in space. But cutting weight can’t come at the cost of resilience.

That’s why Georgia Tech researchers are sending advanced materials into orbit to see how they really perform—exposed to atomic oxygen, radiation, and the constant threat of micro‑impacts.

The results could lead to a new generation of satellites that are both lighter and tougher, helping missions go farther and last longer.

Discover how “leaner and meaner” materials are changing satellite design: https://ow.ly/knFq50Z3ir1

The latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast features a conversation with Mike Gazarik, Ph.D., director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and senior vice president at Georgia Tech.

Hosted by GTRI researcher Stephanie Richter (ATAS), the episode introduces Mike as GTRI enters what Richter describes as “a new chapter of innovation and global impact.”

During the discussion, Mike reflects on his professional journey, his return to Georgia Tech, his early priorities as director, and the leadership philosophy he brings to the role.

Listen to the full episode here: https://ow.ly/IEVA50Z2kQv

JP Halliwell’s career has been fueled by hands-on problem-solving and a passion for teaching. From his early days as a co-op engineer to his current role as a senior research engineer at Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), JP has driven innovation in electronic warfare system integration, data analysis, and experiment design.

In a recent chat with GTPE, he discusses his career path, the global significance of electromagnetic warfare analysis, and how he guides his students to achieve those “light bulb” moments.

Discover JP’s journey: https://vist.ly/42gdr

As food production becomes more automated, connected, and data-driven, the greatest threat to a processing plant may no longer be a mechanical failure in the supply or cold chains, but a single malicious email. That’s the warning from Smith Sheehy, Vice President of Program Development and board advisor for the Cybersecurity Association of the Food Industry (CSAFI), in the latest episode of The Georgia Tech Research Podcast.

Listen now: https://gtri.gatech.edu/group/bytes-bites-cybersecurity-meets-food-safety

Sheehy, a Georgia Tech executive MBA graduate, joins host Stephanie Richter and producer Eric Klein, both GTRI researchers, to unpack why cybersecurity is now inseparable from food safety, and what producers, from major processors to small plants, can do today to reduce their risk.

The discussion is an extension of a keynote talk she gave at the recent International Food Automation Networking Conference (IFAN), held at Georgia Tech. Her talk was titled “Bytes & Bites: Making Cybersecurity Appetizing for the Food Industry.”