Annual Report 2007

FR FRoM The dIReCToR Genuine Innovation. Innovation seems to be an overused term these days. But at GTRI, it is real and it plays a vital role in all of our work. Innovation is our passion, and it is genuine. Innovation has been the driving force behind GTRI since its creation in 1934. It therefore seems appropriate to introduce our 2007 annual report by defining what innovation means at GTRI. To summarize our culture and way of work, we have been using the tagline “solutions through innovation,” which we have now restated as simply: “Problem. Solved.” Anyone who knows us knows we can be counted on for innovative solutions. During the past year, we have had visits from the president of Ireland, heads of major corporations, high-ranking government officials, and, most important, clients with difficult problems they needed solved. As you read through this annual report, you will see stories of genuine innovation in different market areas, and you will learn about some of the amazing people who made this possible. You will see three attributes reflected in all of our work that allow us to make a bold statement that GTRI drives genuine innovation. GTRI drives innovation through three key attributes: TRuSTED PARTNERShIPS The insight and invention used to define innovation is predicated on our reputation as an “honest broker” and our relationship with government and industry clients. REAL vALuE The implemented solutions we deliver as “problems solved” are repeatedly cited by our stakeholders for their impact on their organizations. INSTITuTIoNAL LEvERAGE Our role as an integral part of the Georgia Institute of Technology, one of the world’s great global research universities, ensures that our research and problem solving will stay at the leading edge. In summary, what is genuine innovation? The Georgia Tech Research Institute - GTRI! Thank you for taking the time to review our 2007 annual report. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Sincerely, Stephen E. Cross Vice President, Georgia Institute of Technology Director, Georgia Tech Research Institute www.gtri.gatech.edu http://www.gtri.gatech.edu http://www.gtri.gatech.edu

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Annual Report 2007 Contents From the Director Research at GTRI Defense and Security Health and Human Systems Energy and Environment Manufacturing Technologies Information and Communication Technologies GTRI Around the World Interdisciplinary Research Centers The Laboratories of GTRI Georgia Tech Ireland GTRI by the Numbers GTRI and Georgia Tech Supporting Breakthrough Research GTRI Professional Education The People of GTRI

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