University of Dayton Research Institute
The University of Dayton Research Institute is the professional research arm of the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. UD is ranked first among all colleges in the nation for sponsored materials research, according to statistics released by the National Science Foundation.[1] In Ohio, UD is ranked first among nonprofit institutions for research sponsored by the Department of Defense.
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Type | Nonprofit |
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Industry | Scientific, engineering and technical research services |
Founded | Dayton, Ohio (1956) |
Headquarters | Dayton, Ohio |
Key people | Sukh Sidhu, Ph.D., Vice President for UDRI |
Products | Technical & Scientific Research Services |
Revenue | $221 million USD |
Number of employees | 814 |
Website | http://www.udri.udayton.edu/ |
Facts and information
The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) employs 814 full-time research, technical and administrative staff. In fiscal year 2023, UDRI performed $221 million in sponsored research. UDRI is nationally recognized for its research in materials, structures, sensors and autonomous systems, energy and sustainment technologies. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI broke the $3 billion mark in sponsored research in 2022.
References
- "NSF Higher Education Research and Development". Retrieved 2023-08-09.