U News 2 | Duracell moving its R&D global headquarters to Georgia Tech
A faculty group from The University of Alabama in Huntsville has been awarded a grant to support advancements in human-systems integration analysis and artificial intelligence.
From the Georgia Institute of Technology:
In a significant development for Atlanta’s innovation landscape, Duracell Inc., a leading U.S. battery manufacturer, has announced a $56 million investment to establish its new R&D global headquarters at Georgia Tech’s Science Square, a research innovation district adjacent to the university. This move is set to create 110 high-paying jobs and further solidify Atlanta’s reputation as a hub for technological advancement.Duracell’s decision to relocate its R&D facility from Bethel, CT, to Atlanta underscores the strategic advantages offered by Georgia Tech and Atlanta’s booming innovation ecosystem. The new hub is scheduled to open in Summer 2026.
“This collaboration is a testament to our ongoing efforts to bridge academia and industry, fostering an environment where innovative ideas can thrive and lead to groundbreaking advancements,” said Ángel Cabrera, Georgia Tech President.
From the University of Alabama in Huntsville:
A faculty group from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been awarded a $1.35 million grant from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Analysis Center to support advancements in human-systems integration analysis and artificial intelligence (AI). The interdisciplinary venture represents researchers from the Departments of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Psychology, and Computer Science at UAH.
“This team has been working for many years on projects sponsored by the Navy, the Army, the Department of Defense and NASA,” explains Dr. Bryan Mesmer, the Principal Investigator and Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Engineering Management (ISEEM). “Modern, complex systems, such as autonomous systems, are fundamentally interdisciplinary. To address the challenges associated with these interdisciplinary systems, it is necessary to approach them through an interdisciplinary lens.”
Human-systems integration (HSI) analysis is a systems engineering process that involves evaluating and integrating human factors – such as capabilities, limitations, and performance needs – into the design and development of a system to ensure it is optimized for human use and minimizes potential errors by considering aspects like manpower, training, safety and occupational health throughout the system lifecycle.
From Florida State University:
Florida State University (FSU) will bring together experts on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning this month to discuss ways these cutting-edge technologies can be used in the classroom and how to ensure their ethical use in educational settings.
The 2025 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expo, known as AIMLX25, is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST on February 28 at the Challenger Learning Center in Tallahassee and is presented by the FSU Interdisciplinary Data Science Master’s Degree Program.
This year’s event, the fifth in the annual AIMLX series, centers on education and how AI and machine learning can enhance students’ academic work and professors’ teaching methods in the classroom. AIMLX25 attendees will explore how AI and machine learning can improve education through hands-on demonstrations and presentations by researchers in the fields of educational psychology, education, English, digital learning, communication and information, and more.
“The potential of AI resides in its ability to enhance automation, deliver individualized education and facilitate AI-based grading,” said Gordon Erlebacher, Director of FSU’s Interdisciplinary Data Science Master’s Degree Program and Professor of Scientific Computing. “The challenge comes in integrating these benefits while preserving the human element that AI cannot fully replace. Advancements in different fields such as health care — which was the theme of last year’s event — and education will become increasingly more accessible to the general population as research progresses.”
Another from Georgia Tech:
Following a nationwide search, Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera has named Timothy Lieuwen the Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR). Lieuwen has served as interim EVPR since September 10, 2024.
“Tim’s ability to bridge academia, industry, and government has been instrumental in driving innovation and positioning Georgia Tech as a critical partner in tackling complex global challenges,” said Cabrera. “With his leadership, I am confident Georgia Tech will continue to expand its impact, strengthen its strategic collaborations, and further solidify its reputation as a world leader in research and innovation.”
A proud Georgia Tech alumnus (M.S. ME 1997, Ph.D. ME 1999), Lieuwen has spent more than 25 years at the Institute. He is a Regents’ Professor and holds the David S. Lewis, Jr. Chair in the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering. Prior to the interim EVPR role, Lieuwen served as executive director of the Strategic Energy Institute for 12 years. His expertise spans energy, propulsion, energy policy, and national security, and he has worked closely with industry and government to develop new knowledge and see its implementation in the field.
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