Our research centers and labs are leading the battle against cybercrime with a focus on wireless communications, 5G technology, sensors, artificial intelligence, and more.
Research Centers
C5I Center
The Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) Center is the nation’s first and only civilian university-based entity offering a comprehensive academic and research program in military applications of information technology and cybersecurity. The center has broad spectrum of research interests, including sensing and fusion, C5 architectures, communications and signal processing, command support and intelligent systems, modeling and simulation, and information systems. It also serves as a bridge between the College of Engineering and Computing faculty expertise and the needs of government/defense/intelligence information technology users.
Rapid Prototyping Research Center (RPRC)
The RPRC is a premier applied engineering hub located in the National Capital Region. Key patrons include the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and other National Security Agencies. The center focuses on advancing the state-of-the-art in cognitive radio safety and security, specifically applying physics to radio waves to enhance security for autonomous vehicles, transportation infrastructure, and communication systems.
Research Labs
Living Innovation Lab
As a part of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), the Northern Virginia (NoVA) Node's Living Innovation Lab supports foundational research in 5G performance and the security of autonomous vehicles, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart manufacturing, smart cities and infrastructure, and mobile communications. It serves as a hub for academic-industry collaboration, allowing researchers to test and secure emerging technologies.
The “Skill Boss” conveyor system at the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) Living Innovation Lab.
Radar and Radio Engineering (RARE) Lab
The RARE Lab focused on enhancing the state of the art in safety and security applications of cognitive radios. The lab has partnerships with industry players, government agencies, as well as other academic institutions in the US and abroad; conducting research projects in areas as including air transportation, high-speed trains, autonomous vehicles, and smart power grids.