Center for Applied Engineering Housed in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Center for Applied Engineering Housed in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Breadcrumb research west point werx center for applied engineering About the Center The Center for Applied Engineering's (CAE) mission is to provide exceptional engineering research and development opportunities to enhance the education of cadets, advance the professional development of faculty members, and deliver intellectual capital to the Army and the Nation to support the warfighter. Real-World Impact 10 Patents Filed Since 2013 36+ Scholarships Over 5 Years 200+ Publications and Presentations CAE Projects Joining forces with our brilliant faculty and staff in funded research projects, where cadets pioneer innovative solutions to critical engineering challenges. Together, tackling the toughest problems facing the Department of Defense and the nation. The CAE is grateful for the continued support and guidance from our sponsors and partners - including DEVCOM and ASA(ALT) agencies, and many more. Your partnership is vital to advancing our mission and strengthening the future of Army engineering. Resilient Energy Infrastructure for Army Installations & Basing Capstone team designs models to recommend solutions for improved energy resilience and energy security of Army infrastructure at permanent installations and contingency basing. In collaboration with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment (ASA IEE). Additive Manufacturing for Terminal Effects Capstone team characterizes additively manufactured munitions steel at variable strain rates and computationally modeling to deflect a ballistic attack in collaboration with DEVCOM Army Research Lab (ARL). Warehouse Automated Robots (WAR) The WAR team, comprised of cadets from CME and EECS, is working to transform the 155 mm round production line of the historic Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. Space Engineering and Research (SPEAR Rocket) (SPEAR-HRT) capstone team is developing a two-stage sub-orbital sounding rocket capable of passing the Kármán line at over 100km altitude Learn more about SPEAR Ground Base Launch Effects Capstone designs, builds, and tests a prototype for integrating air-launched effects on a ground vehicle platform. In collaboration with DEVCOM Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC). Contaminant Dispersion Through a Ventilated Building Designing a building model featuring an open interior and implementing a ventilation system to study the movement of fluids both inside and around the structure. Collaboration 30+ DoD Sponsors and Relevant Partners 12 WP Dep/Orgs With CAE Collaborations Dr. F. Todd Davidson Assistant Professor Director for the Center for Applied Engineering Dr. F. Todd Davidson is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and the Center for Applied Engineering at the United States Military Academy. During his teaching career, he has taught courses on fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and energy technology and policy at West Point and the University of Texas at Austin. Read more about Dr. Davidson Meet the CAE faculty, staff Follow Us Contact Us UPS/ FEDEX Mailing address:Center for Applied EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering752 Thayer RoadWest Point, NY 10996-1905 Contact CAE Collaborate With Us The Office of Research helps coordinate West Point’s research efforts with external entities. Those interested in conducting research with West Point can email the Associate Dean for Research. Connect with the Office of Research