Research News

Clearing the air

By Website Administrator | Jan 6, 2006

A research contract between Kettering University and a federal contracting corporation provides new details on the dispersion of chemicals, offers insight into the absorption of these elements into our environment and provides new employment opportunities for students and research professionals.

Improving hip replacements

By Website Administrator | Mar 24, 2006

Kettering researchers offer real insight into component wear to help extend the life of hip replacements.

Going postal for safety-sake

By Website Administrator | Mar 31, 2006

High speed digital video technology allows for some very explosive research projects and enables Dr. Henry Kowalski to help students and companies explore product integrity.

Elemental absorption

By Website Administrator | Apr 7, 2006

An ongoing research project between Kettering University and a federal contracting corporation yields new results regarding the diffusion of chemical elements into porous materials such as porcelain tile, thus marking yet another important point of success.

Faculty member plays role in network protocol

By Website Administrator | Apr 14, 2006

In the 1980s, Dr. Juan helped design Profibus, an industrial network protocol used in manufacturing around the world. Recently, the number of Profibus nodes exceeded 15,000,000 worldwide and is the number one network used in many industries.

Chemical dispersion project expands

By Website Administrator | Sep 15, 2006

An ongoing research project that examines the dispersion of chemicals into our environment achieves greater success and receives additional funding from the U.S. Defense Authorization Bill for 2006-2007.

On the chemical runway!

By Website Administrator | Nov 20, 2006

Kettering students are adept in using computer aided design (CAD) resources, but can CAD help them learn more about dynamic interactions and reactions between molecular structures for chemistry?

Full-body cast crash testing

By Website Administrator | Feb 16, 2007

Children with medical conditions requiring full-body casting present parents with potentially dangerous transportation options. Researchers are working on a "cure" for the problem.

Unabridged connections

By Website Administrator | Apr 6, 2007

The Chemical Agent Fate Research project conducted by Professor Homayun Navaz takes a deeper look at the interaction of combined chemical elements and how they are diffused into our environment.

Equal warfare

By Website Administrator | Apr 27, 2007

Research that won a Kettering University faculty member and her colleagues a "Best Management Paper" award at an international conference shows that women think they will perform well in a combat zone, but military men disagree.