Tissue engineering: it’s an emerging field of biomedical science that holds great promise for helping warfighters recover from injuries or disease–and one poised for a major expansion Together with Dr. Chi Hwan Lee at Purdue University, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Joel Hewett discusses the growing global tissue engineering market which is being driven by advancements…
Series: The HDIAC Podcast
The HDIAC Podcast features discussions with Subject Matter Experts on emerging topics in the fields of Alternative energy, Biometrics, CBRN Defense, Cultural Studies, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Homeland Defense & Security, Medical, and Weapons of Mass Destruction. Training, One-on-one, and round-table discussions are held to provide insight into highly technical topics and increase user awareness.
Tech Talks: Keto Diet for Warfighter Nutrition
The ketogenic diet: it’s not just a health fad or a trick for weight loss, but a scientifically sound approach to nutrition – and a credible means of optimizing warfighter health and performance. Together with researchers for Ohio State University, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Joel Hewett discusses the science behind a well-formulated ketogenic diet and…
Tech Talks: Solar-Enabled Water Treatment for DoD Facilities and Forward Operating Bases
Protecting the nation from threats at home and abroad requires an assured supply of clean drinking water – and lots of it. Together with researchers from Washington University in St. Louis, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Joel Hewett discusses new technologies in development that can help assure an uninterrupted supply of drinking water for those who…
Tech Talks: Identifying Traumatic Brain Injury in the Warfighter
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are one of the signature wounds from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. HDIAC Director Stuart Stough discusses TBIs and the technologies in development that will help to quickly identify these injuries on the battlefield. Together with Ashley Eidsmore of the Army Research Laboratory, HDIAC Director Stuart Stough discusses TBIs and…
Tech Talks: Bone Regeneration Efforts in the DoD
Bone regeneration is an emerging technology in the Department of Defense. The application of bone regeneration could prove effective in helping injured warfighters return to a normal, pain-free life. Together with Dr. David Anderson, Professor and Head of Large Animal Clinical Services at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Greg Nichols discusses…
Tech Talks: Personal Ballistic Protection
Researchers are developing new technologies capable of aiding warfighter ballistic protection. These technologies include spider silk, nanotubes, and more. HDIAC Subject Matter Expert, Dr. Mostafa Bedewy, assistant professor and lead of the NanoProduct Lab at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses these new capabilities and their uses in personal ballistic protection.
Tech Talks: Engineering Resilience into the Electric Grid
Grid resilience is of paramount importance for ensuring military and civilian continuity of operations. Together with Dr. Fangxing Li, the James McConnell Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Joel Hewett discusses recent innovations—including novel analytical and simulation tools—that can help our…
Tech Talks: Neural Networks for the Homeland Defense & Security R&D Community of Interest
Neural Networks have the potential to change the way the Department of Defense operates. With advancements to Neural Networks occurring rapidly, the sky is the limit for military utilization of this technology. HDIAC SME Joel Hewett, along with members from the University of Tennessee’s TennLab, discuss the technology itself as well as the benefits and…
Tech Talks: Synthetic Blood Products and the DoD
Using synthetic blood products can help DoD cut down on its reliance on real blood. Synthetic blood products last longer and are easier to get to austere environments.
2018 Winter Olympics Series: Battery Performance in Cold Weather Conditions
Part three of our three part series on the 2018 Winter Olympics and the technologies used by warfighters and athletes in cold weather.
