What is IDHS?

The Institute for Defense and Homeland Security (IDHS) is a consortium of university, industry and federal research and development partners dedicated to delivering world-class science and technology solutions in response to national defense and homeland security requirements.

What is the purpose of IDHS?

IDHS conducts research, education, and technology transfer at member institutions and firms with an emphasis in the fields of telecommunications, biodefense, sensor systems, risk management crisis management and remote presence. Industry consortium members commercialize technology and develop solutions that support rapid deployment of advanced technology and new capabilities.

What universities and companies are participating?

See partners page.

What expertise exists in Virginia's universities?

Virginia's colleges and universities support a wide variety of research that will be integral to IDHS. These research centers include:


• Medical Schools at University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University and Eastern Virginia Medical School
• Critical Infrastructure Protection Project – George Mason University and James Madison University
• Center for Wireless Telecommunications – Virginia Tech
• Center for Power Electronics Systems – Virginia Tech
• Fiber & Electro-Optics Research Center – Virginia Tech
• Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering – University of Virginia
• Intelligent Processing of Materials Laboratory – University of Virginia
• Center for Biodefense – George Mason University
• Command, Control, Communications Intelligence - George Mason University
• Center for Public Policy – George Mason University
• VA Modeling Analysis and Simulation Center – Old Dominion University
• Laser Applications Laboratory – Old Dominion University
• Center for Plasma and Photon Processing – William & Mary
• Center for Public Policy Research – William & Mary
• Center for Materials Research – Norfolk State University
• International Coordination-group for Atmospheric Studies – Hampton Univeristy
• Materials Sciences and Physics – Virginia State University

What technologies will IDHS focus on?

Initially, IDHS will focus on telecommunications, biodefense, sensor systems, risk management, crisis management and remote presence. Examples of potential IDHS research include:

• Multi-spectral, ad hoc, reconfigurable, secure wireless networks
• High-sensitivity, harsh environment sensor arrays and networks for biodefense, chemical defense, border security and urban warfare
• Biodefense / immunology – anti-viral, anti-toxin vaccines, genomics databases, GIS, screening tools

How can I find out more about IDHS?

Send questions and queries to info@idhs.org.

IDHS is underwritten and operated by the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT).

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