Mission Engineering and the Future of Risk Forecasting
As digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and interconnected systems continue to transform defense and industry, organizations face a growing challenge: anticipating risks before they become operational problems. Traditional risk management approaches are effective at identifying and mitigating known risks. However, many of today’s most significant challenges emerge from complex interactions among people, systems, data, supply chains, […]
Sandeep Kumar and Sachin Shetty Named Old Dominion University Eminent Scholars
By Sherry DiBari May 8, 2026 Sandeep Kumar, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Old Dominion University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and director of the Biomass Research Laboratory, and Sachin Shetty, Ph.D., professor in the University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and executive director of the Center for Secure and Intelligent Critical Systems (CSICS) at the […]
The value of nature: ODU researchers appraise the benefits of green space in Hampton Roads
By Katherine Hafner, WHRO Full article: https://www.whro.org/environment/2026-06-01/the-value-of-nature-odu-researchers-appraise-the-benefits-of-green-space-in-hampton-roads The ongoing research looks at how parks and trails affect local wildlife, flooding and residents’ wellbeing. Parks, trails and other pockets of green space have multiple benefits for Hampton Roads, such as boosting people’s health and naturally absorbing rainwater. A team at Old Dominion University is working to […]
Dr. Yiannis Papelis Appointed to Virginia Aerospace Advisory Board
Dr. Yiannis Papelis, OERI Chief Technology Officer and Executive Director of the Virginia Institute for Spaceflight & Autonomy (VISA), has been appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to the Aerospace Advisory Board. The Aerospace Advisory Board advises the Governor, the Joint Commission on Technology and Space, and the Secretaries of Commerce and Trade, Technology and Education […]
OERI Announces Retirement of Chief Operations Officer, Dr. Michael Robinson
Suffolk, VA (January 9, 2025) – The Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation (OERI) announced the retirement of Dr. Michael Robinson, Chief Operations Officer, after 21 years of selfless service and dedication. Dr. Robinson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from the U.S. Naval Academy, as well as a Master of Science […]