GTRI Veterans Reflect on U.S. Army's Legacy
Georgia Tech Research Podcast
In a special episode of the Georgia Tech Research podcast commissioned by GTRI’s SERV@GTRI employee resource group (ERG), four GTRI professionals who are Army veterans share their personal journeys, reflections on Army history, and insights on how military service has informed their current roles. This episode is in commemoration of the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army.
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ATRP--Episode 24: ATRP Co-op Program Student Interns
Georgia Tech Research Podcast
The GTRI Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP) Co-op program is highlighted in the latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast. Austen Monteith, a fourth-year chemistry student at Georgia Tech, discusses his work on extending the lifetime of peracetic acid (PAA) in chiller water and GTRI researcher Dr. Jie Xu's nanoparticle project. Kortney Martin, a biology student at Kennesaw State University, focused on bacterial reduction and plating. They detail the collaborative nature of their research and how the program has influenced their career paths.
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ATRP--Episode 23: GTRI Team Advances Real-Time Monitoring Sensor
Georgia Tech Research Podcast
The latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast, spotlights a GTRI-led collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) focused on real-time sensing of peracetic acid (PAA) levels in poultry processing. The episode features Dr. Jie Xu, who leads the project, alongside team members Lance Barrett and Walker Byrnes. The host is Research Scientist Stephanie Richter.
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ATRP--Episode 22: Dan Sabo on Peracetic Acid and Food Safety
Georgia Tech Research Podcast
Senior Research Scientist Dan Sabo from GTRI’s Intelligent Sustainable Technologies Division shares updates on his work with peracetic acid (PAA) in poultry processing. Dan now leads a project that’s playing a critical role in food safety across the poultry industry. Stephanie Richter, host of the podcast, notes that Dan has become an invaluable resource not only for his technical expertise, but also for his ability to “translate” complex chemistry into practical solutions for the industry.
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ATRP--Episode 21: Comas Haynes and Saikamal Srinivas on 'Enhanced Chilling'
Georgia Tech Research Podcast
The latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast highlights the research and integration efforts of GTRI and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The episode focuses on GTRI’s “Enhanced Chilling” project, which aims to improve immersive chilling processes, particularly in poultry processing applications. The guests are GTRI researchers Dr. Comas Haynes and Saikamal Srinivas.
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GTRI's Hives Early Career IRAD Program for FY26
Georgia Tech Research Podcast
The latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast is devoted to the research and integration efforts of Georgia Tech and GTRI. The episode’s guests are Benjamin (Ben) Riley, a principal research associate in GTRI’s Chief Technology Officer’s office; and Benjamin (Ben) Yang, a principal research engineer in GTRI’s CIPHER lab. They are the coordinators of the Hives Early Career IRAD program (FY26). Ben and Ben give details about the program, which has a proposal deadline of March 28.
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GTRI & ATRP at the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo
Georgia Tech Research Podcast
At the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), Georgia Tech Research Institute's (GTRI) Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP) captured industry attention with two groundbreaking technology demonstrations. Highlighted in the latest Georgia Tech Research Podcast episode, hosted by Stephanie Richter, the expo showcased how ATRP continues to drive innovation in poultry production. "IPPE is a fantastic event that allows us to showcase what our great folks do here at GTRI," said Doug Britton, ATRP program manager. "We get a chance to network, learn what's...
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Alexis Noel on the GTRI SEEDLab
Georgia Tech Research Podcast
Alexis Noel, Ph.D., a senior research engineer at GTRI, manages the GTRI SEEDLab makerspace, which opened in September 2021. The SEEDLab, which includes 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines, fosters creativity and collaboration among GTRI employees. Despite its small 400-square-foot space, the lab has over 300 employees with room access and over 660 monthly users. Opened in September 2021, the SEEDLab (short for “Support for Early Engineering Design”)—is housed in the Baker Building and has quickly become a hub of activity for GTRI researchers, staff, and students. It...
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Tech Connects: Paul Brancato and Moeiini Reilly
Georgia Tech Research Podcast
You are invited to listen to the next Tech Connects podcast on Friday, January 24th. The purpose of the Tech Connects series is to disseminate institutional knowledge of technical capabilities and portfolios across all of GTRI. The January 24th Tech Connects event will feature Paul Brancato and Moeiini Riley, researchers in the Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) Test Engineering Division (TEN). Low-Cost Jamming Solutions within Contested Radio Frequency Environments Modern warfare requires the use, control and dominance of the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum has become a critical domain for...
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ATRP--Episode 19: Wendy White, GaMEP, and the Georgia Regulatory Symposium
Georgia Tech Research Podcast
This episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast highlights the fifth annual Georgia Regulatory Symposium, held in late 2024 at GTRI Headquarters building in Atlanta. The event was organized by Wendy White, Industry Manager for Food & Beverage at the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) of Georgia Tech. The annual event brings together stakeholders from government, industry, and academia to discuss regulatory compliance and emerging issues in food safety. The symposium, evolving from a breakfast event, now includes diverse speakers and topics such as...
info_outlineThis episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast features a conversation with David Zurn, Principal Research Engineer in the ELSYS Laboratory of GTRI.
Since joining GTRI’s Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) in 2003, Zurn has worked on a variety of EW-related research efforts including radar warning receiver hardware and software development and test, missile warning system hardware and software test, and development of hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test solutions tailored to EW applications. Zurn is currently the Division Chief of the Test Engineering Division within ELSYS.
In this podcast episode, Zurn and episode host Stephanie Richter discuss his career at GTRI, emphasizing his focus on student experiences and the importance of meaningful tasks for researchers. He highlights his work on electronic warfare systems, including radar warning receiver design and cognitive electronic warfare systems. Zurn also mentioned his role as interim lab director and the challenges of managing up. He emphasizes the importance of servant leadership, diversity, and customer satisfaction, noting GTRI's growth from $300 million to nearly $1 billion in search awards over the past decade."