The Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE) at Arizona State University is launching seven innovative research projects in its Year 8. Aimed at enhancing homeland security through advanced analytical tools and technologies, these projects were standouts in the numerous applications received.
Established as a Center of Excellence by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, CAOE focuses on improving the efficiency and security of national borders, ports, and airports. By developing cutting-edge solutions for planning, information sharing, and real-time decision-making, CAOE’s research supports the Department of Homeland Security in predicting and responding to emergencies more effectively.
We are proud to announce the funding of seven new research projects. These projects will address critical challenges in transportation security, supply chain patterns, document validation, border patrol strategies, and more. Each project represents a significant step forward in our mission to enhance operational efficiency and security.
The seven Y8 projects are:
- Deterrence and Deterrability in Transportation Security
- Principal Investigator: Brandon Behlendorf, University at Albany
- Anticipating Supply Chain Patterns of Opioid Precursor Trafficking Using Deep Learning
- Principal Investigator: Edward Huang, Auburn University
- Streamlining USCIS Document Validation Using Artificial Intelligence
- Principal Investigator: Vivek Singh, Rutgers University
- Real-Time Reconfigurable Intelligence-based Patrol Strategies (RTRIPS): An Optimization Toolkit for Border Security
- Principal Investigator: Jun Zhuang, University at Buffalo
- Improving Analysts’ Use of Large Language Models by Designing for Correct Expectations
- Principal Investigator: Erin Chiou, Arizona State University
- Collaborative Human-AI Interdependence Models for Explainable, Resilient, and Accurate Screening (CHIMERAS)
- Principal Investigator: Nancy Cooke, Arizona State University
- Enhancing AIT-based Passenger Screening Processes and Security Through Integrated Stochastic Optimization and Artificial Intelligence Strategies
- Principal Investigator: Hyeong Suk Na, University of Missouri
These projects reflect CAOE’s commitment to leveraging advanced research and technology to address pressing homeland security challenges. By fostering collaboration between universities and homeland security stakeholders, CAOE continues to drive innovation and improve national security.
