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ODU-NSI organizes research across four mission areas designed to support operational, technical and national security challenges spanning maritime systems, communications, infrastructure, advanced technologies and complex decision environments. 

The institute collaborates with affiliated researchers, centers and institutes across Old Dominion University whose expertise supports interdisciplinary and applied research aligned with operational and national security priorities. 

Artificial Intelligence and Modeling & Simulation

AI-enabled decision support, digital twins, operational analysis and systems evaluation

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Autonomous & Maritime Systems

Autonomous platforms, maritime operations, logistics systems and distributed environments

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Cyber, Sensing & Spectrum

Secure communications, cyber-physical systems, spectrum operations and resilient technologies

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Advanced Technology & Human Performance

Bioelectrics, sensing, human-system integration and emerging operational technologies

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