API was researching homeland security issues such as
chemical and biological agent detection, explosives detection,
radiological and nuclear detection long before the phrase “homeland security” was coined.
Since its inception, API has been involved in these projects.
It continues to be on the cutting edge of homeland security technology.
API personnel also realize that just making a physical measurement system is not sufficient.
The data flow, data fusion, decision-making process and information output,
and the deployment of the system are just as critical as the measurement process itself.
Our homeland security project areas are the following:
- Bulk and trace detection, quantification and tracking of CBRNE threats
- Chemical agents
- Biological agents
- Radiological materials
- Nuclear materials
- Explosive threats
- Biometric identification and access control
- Cyberdefense
Please follow the links below for project specific details.
Our research and teaching activities are closely integrated. API faculty offer courses in Master of Science Program in Homeland Security Sciences.
The goal of this multidisciplinary Professional Science Masters (PSM) graduate program is to prepare science professionals and technology leaders for careers in Homeland Security, an emerging cross-cutting discipline. The program is concentrated in applications of physics, biology and chemistry to detect, quantify, prevent, and decontaminate CBRNE threats. The program leads to the Master of Science degree in Homeland Security Sciences and requires a minimum of 31 semester hours beyond a Bachelor degree. The program's curriculum features a hands-on research component, which enables students to apply their training to real-world problems.
