Engineering and Applied Sciences Institute

Research, development, and education for the public good.

We pursue rigorous work in modeling, estimation, and control of complex uncertain systems—from space systems to computational biology.

Our mission

To engage in research, development, and education in the fields of engineering and applied sciences for the benefit of the public.

Focus areas

Our work is organized around three focus areas. Each combines research, development, and—where relevant—education and outreach.

Space systems

Power beaming between spacecraft, uncooperative body characterization, and related space infrastructure. Projects range from system-level design to physics-based simulation, pointing control, and constellation networking.

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Dynamics, estimation & control

Modeling, estimation, and control of complex uncertain systems—from tumbling bodies in space to biological networks. Cross-cutting methods that support our space and computational biology work.

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Computational biology

Applying dynamical systems and control theory to biological networks for medical applications. We are investigating topics such as computational stability and control of neurodegenerative disease networks.

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Who we are

EASI is an independent nonprofit research institute. We emphasize modeling, estimation, and control of complex uncertain systems and publish our findings to support decision-makers and the public. Our board and researchers drive projects across space systems and computational biology.

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Support our work

As a nonprofit, we rely on grants and donations to carry out independent research. Your support helps us keep our work free and open.

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