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January 22, 2026 | Purdue Applied Research Institute

PARI researchers advance hypersonics manufacturing with novel 3D-printed ceramic materials

Researchers at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) are developing additive manufacturing processing methods to 3D print dark ceramics — materials that can withstand the harsh conditions of hypersonic flight — into complex shapes for hypersonic vehicle components. The goal is to 3D print these components at scale to improve efficiency and performance.

December 19, 2025 | Purdue Newsroom

New Purdue initiative to accelerate discoveries driven by artificial intelligence

A new initiative brings together disciplines across Purdue University to make valuable datasets more easily discoverable and accessible, enabling faster scientific breakthroughs using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques.

November 13, 2025 | Purdue Newsroom

Purdue and Google aim to grow a strategic AI partnership

Building on previous collaborations, Purdue University and Google are charting a path toward deeper collaboration in artificial intelligence — one that would weave together education and research to prepare the next generation of AI leaders while advancing the technology itself.

October 25, 2025 | Purdue Research

Purdue University leads research on autonomous transportation network

In a future where fully autonomous vehicles rule the road, cars and trucks will move to a split-second torrent of data shared by computers that are on board, nearby and in the cloud. In this dynamic web of communication, any failure in the network is a threat to passengers.

August 28, 2025 | Purdue Newsroom

Quantum Research Sciences developing AI platform to help Air Force more efficiently connect with industry

Quantum Research Sciences (QRS), a leading Indiana-based software company, has been awarded a U.S. Air Force contract to develop an artificial intelligence-driven platform called ACID-R, or Automated Commercial Industry Data-Repository.

March 12, 2025 | Purdue Research

Ananth Grama named to lead Purdue’s Institute for Physical AI

Karen Plaut, Purdue’s executive vice president for research, has announced the appointment of Ananth Grama, the Samuel D. Conte Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, as director of the Purdue Institute for Physical AI (IPAI). Grama’s appointment became effective March 10.

March 5, 2025 | Purdue Research

Strachan to lead digital twin innovation for the Office of Research

To ensure Purdue’s continued growth and national prominence in the field of digital twins, the Office of Research has appointed Alejandro Strachan as research fellow for its Intelligent Twins and Digital Innovation initiative, effective March 1.

January 17, 2025 | Purdue Newsroom

Purdue wraps up strong presence at 2025 Consumer Electronics Show

Purdue brought its strengths in semiconductors, artificial intelligence and other innovative areas to last week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Known as CES, the annual expo took place Jan. 7-10 and is considered the world’s largest showcase of the latest consumer electronics.

December 3, 2024 | Purdue Engineering

New institute set to redefine AI and semiconductor research at Purdue and beyond

The Institute of Chips and AI, launched Nov. 19 in Mountain View, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, is a pioneering initiative from Purdue University’s College of Engineering and the next giant leap in redefining the future of semiconductor and AI research.

October 31, 2024 | Purdue Research

Purdue accelerates research through adopting novel AI tools, increasing supercomputing prominence

Purdue University is solidifying its leadership in advanced research and technology by adopting AI tools and upgrading its high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. This forward-looking approach will reinforce Purdue’s research capacity, allowing faculty and students to tackle complex challenges across diverse disciplines.