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University of Dayton Research Institute

Dayton, Ohio, US • 749 Employees
Research

At UDRI, we combine (un)common sense with creativity to deliver innovative, practical science and engineering solutions. On budget. On time. The University of Dayton Research Institute is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. Our professional engineers and scientists conduct research and provide support in a wide variety of technical areas, ensuring customer success by delivering affordable and innovative solutions, leading edge technologies and outstanding service. Our accomplishments are marked by integrity, respect for others, and commitment to the individual growth of our employees. Our major research areas include materials, energy and the environment, aeropropulsion, structures, mechanical systems, sensors and human factors. UDRI also contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s commitments to education, research and public service through the involvement of students, faculty and external partners. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI broke the $2 billion mark in cumulative sponsored research in fiscal year 2016. We are a growing organization with 750 employees and $180 million in sponsored research. The University of Dayton Research Institute is ranked first in the nation for sponsored materials research, according to the National Science Foundation.