About this episode

Dr. Jamey Jacobs discusses Oklahoma State University's initiatives in countering drone threats and advancing aerospace technology.

Dr. Jamey Jacob is Executive Director of the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education and the Williams Chair in Energy Technology at Oklahoma State University. Under his leadership, OSU launched the Counter-UAS Center of Excellence , now the nation's central hub for coordinated research, development, testing and evaluation of counter-drone systems. Working closely with the Joint Force CUAS University at Fort Sill, the center assesses vendor technologies, establishes performance standards and accelerates next-generation defenses—all while addressing the growing national shortage of highly trained engineers in this mission-critical domain. With unique testing environments and deep alignment with military needs, OSU plays a pivotal role in strengthening national security and maintaining U.S. leadership in UAS innovation. Beyond directing the Center, Dr. Jacob is a Regents Professor of Aerospace Engineering and a nationally recognized leader in emerging aerospace systems, securing nearly $50 million in research funding from federal agencies and industry partners. He has testified before Congress on the critical need for sustained investment in drone research and…

People in this episode

Host: Randy Goers

Guest: Dr. Jamey Jacobs

Topics covered

• drone technology
• national security
• engineering education
• counter-drone systems
• aerospace innovation

Keywords

• counter-UAS
• drone research
• national security
• engineering
• aerospace systems

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education, Joint Force CUAS University, NASA, NIST

Places: Fort Sill, Tulsa Hub

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