Experiences from the field of Energetics!
Existing Undergraduates
AAMP-UP!
Looking to pursue a career in national security and defense? Interested in conducting research on energetic materials? The AAMP-UP summer research program provides an immersive, experiential environment for undergraduates to collaborate with energetic materials experts on projects that range in focus from synthesis to machine learning, to propellants and advanced manufacturing techniques. Click the link to learn more about our summer research program.
PERC-ETS
The Purdue Energetics Research Center - Energetics Talent Showcase (PERC-ETS) is a conference to connect talented, clearable students and postdocs to the defense community. Participants have the opportunity to present their work to an audience of professionals from across government and industry. Click the link to learn more about our annual PERC-ETS conference.
RESEARCH AREAS
- Synthesis and formulation involve creating tailored energetic materials for applications like advanced propellants, enhanced explosives and novel pyrotechnics.
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (AI/ML), and Computer Modeling to predict, analyze, and improve energetic materials and their applications.
- Advanced Manufacturing (AM) in energetic materials includes new and novel manufacturing processes to open opportunities for applications in propellants, explosives, and pyrotechnics.
- Diagnostic and characterization efforts are primarily aimed at improving our ability to study energetic materials during dynamic events.
- To learn more about our Research Areas, click here!
CONTACT US
Contact PERC faculty to find out about their specific opportunities for academic year programs or search the Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO) website for current research opportunities.
Prospective Undergraduates
RESEARCH AT PERC
PERC's mission is to drive the field of energetic materials forward. Our world-class faculty research a number of topics across the field, including basic and applied research related to explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics, as well as the systems in which they are commonly integrated. To learn more about the types of research PERC is doing check out our Research Areas, and Faculty Pages. Or sign up for our newsletter, The Blast.
APPLY TO WORK WITH PERC
Interested in Engineering? Research at PERC utilizes a variety of engineering skill sets, such as aeronautical and astronautical/aerospace, chemical, computer, materials, and mechanical engineering, as well as agricultural and biological engineering and environmental and ecological engineering.
To apply to the Purdue College of Engineering, please visit: https://www.purdue.edu/futureengineers/info/applying/applying-engineering.php
While the bulk of our undergraduate students come from engineering disciplines, other majors are also welcome! Some examples of past majors PERC students have had include, chemistry, materials and computer science, and technology.
