Georgia Tech Research Podcast

GTRI's independent research and development (IRAD) investment aims to develop and advance research that addresses national security and global challenges.

The latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast brings listeners into the 2025 IRAD Extravaganza, an annual event where Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) researchers present their boldest ideas and emerging projects.

This year, more than 200 posters filled the lobby and meeting spaces of GTRI Headquarters, creating an atmosphere buzzing with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.

The podcast episode features interviews with researchers, students, and leaders in attendance, each offering a unique perspective on the role of Independent Research and Development (IRAD) in shaping the future.

Speakers and time marks:

Speaker #1 @01:22 = Walker Byrnes

Speaker #2 @03:13 = Nathan Damen

Speaker #3 @04:02 = Amy Mo

Speaker #4 @04:40 = Julian Grinberg

Speaker #5 @05:01 = Calvin Hur

Speaker #6 @05:27 = Justice Williams

Speaker #7 @06:12 = Benjamin Riley

Speaker #8 @07:20 = Peter Tuuk

Speaker #9 @09:10 = Alexis Noel

Speaker #10 @10:24 = The Office of Technology Licensing (Mary Albertson – Director)

Speaker #11 @13:24 = Judy Song

Speaker #12 @15:18 = Shelby Allen; Robert "Bob" Wright

Speaker #13 @19:45 = Thomas Williamson

Speaker #14 @20:48 = Maxwell "Max" Tannenbaum; Dante Dimenichi

Speaker #15 @25:01 = "IRAD of the Year" Winner - XPAT

In the most recent episode of the GTRI Tech Connect series, Principal Research Scientist Dr. Jon Duke discusses the groundbreaking Georgia All Payer Claims Database (APCD) project. APCD is a state initiative that centralizes health care claim data to improve access, quality, and cost of care for Georgians.

Sponsored by the Georgia Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, the APCD aggregates over 1.5 billion medical records, 750 million pharmacy records, and even dental claims data from health insurers across the state. This massive, de-identified dataset allows researchers to address healthcare challenges at an unprecedented scale, from maternal and behavioral health to rural healthcare access.

In the latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast, GTRI Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP) research scientist Stephanie Richter interviews Maeve Mobley and Alyssa Albino, two Georgia Tech students who interned at ATRP.

Alyssa, a business major with a concentration in marketing; and Maeve, a literature, media, and communications major, worked to tell ATRP's story in its marketing/communications unit.

They discuss their roles in expanding the social media presence of ATRP. Maeve and Alyssa emphasize the importance of utilizing Instagram and LinkedIn accounts to effectively showcase ATRP's research and core values.

In a special behind-the-scenes episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast, the usual hosts—Stephanie Richter and Eric Klein—become the guests. Hosted by summer intern Randeep Hora, a high school student with a keen interest in research and storytelling, this retrospective episode offers a candid, entertaining, and insightful look into the podcast's evolution, mission, and dynamic team.

In the latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast, the featured guest is Dr. Greg Badura, a senior research scientist in GTRI's Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL).

Greg talks about space imagery research and GTRI's evolving role in supporting space domain awareness. He also touches on his career, which spans both Earth observation and orbital object monitoring.

The conversation also touches on Greg's ideas on mentorship and learning. He also provides nuggets of wisdom on collaboration.

In a special episode of the Georgia Tech Research podcast commissioned by GTRI's SERV@GTRI employee resource group (ERG), four GTRI professionals who are Army veterans share their personal journeys, reflections on Army history, and insights on how military service has informed their current roles. This episode is in commemoration of the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army.

The GTRI Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP) Co-op program is highlighted in the latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast. Austen Monteith, a fourth-year chemistry student at Georgia Tech, discusses his work on extending the lifetime of peracetic acid (PAA) in chiller water and GTRI researcher Dr. Jie Xu's nanoparticle project. Kortney Martin, a biology student at Kennesaw State University, focused on bacterial reduction and plating. They detail the collaborative nature of their research and how the program has influenced their career paths.

The latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast, spotlights a GTRI-led collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) focused on real-time sensing of peracetic acid (PAA) levels in poultry processing. The episode features Dr. Jie Xu, who leads the project, alongside team members Lance Barrett and Walker Byrnes. The host is Research Scientist Stephanie Richter.

Senior Research Scientist Dan Sabo from GTRI's Intelligent Sustainable Technologies Division shares updates on his work with peracetic acid (PAA) in poultry processing. Dan now leads a project that's playing a critical role in food safety across the poultry industry.

Stephanie Richter, host of the podcast, notes that Dan has become an invaluable resource not only for his technical expertise, but also for his ability to "translate" complex chemistry into practical solutions for the industry.

The latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast highlights the research and integration efforts of GTRI and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The episode focuses on GTRI's "Enhanced Chilling" project, which aims to improve immersive chilling processes, particularly in poultry processing applications. The guests are GTRI researchers Dr. Comas Haynes and Saikamal Srinivas.