Five Year Achievements Morgan State University Research Magazine final.proof_MSU.research | Page 2

ON THE COVER: Dr. Kofi Nyarko is a
Professor in the Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering and Director
of the Engineering Visualization Research
Laboratory (EVRL). Under his direction,
EVRL has conducted research with more
than $12M of funding from the Department
of Defense, Department of Energy, Army
Research Laboratory, NASA, Department of
Homeland Security, and Purdue University’s
Visual Analytics for Command, Control and
Interoperability Environments (VACCINE).
Morgan State University’s
research programs have
inspired thought leaders,
scientists, and students.
Our research projects serve
as a catalyst for economic
growth in Baltimore and in
the State of Maryland.
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Research Leadership . . . . . . . . . .
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Research Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PEARL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ASCEND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
GESTAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CREAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Researcher Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Research Accomplishments . . . . . 22
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY aspires to
preeminence in all things. This commitment is
critical to research, where outcomes can affect
scientific progress for years. Morgan’s Division
of Research & Economic (D-RED) embraces
and practices the University’s Core Values of
Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Respect,
Diversity, and Leadership. Our Core Values
guide our faculty, students, staff and research
partners in all of their endeavors.

DIVISION OF RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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