About HSR
Texas A&M Engineering is uniquely configured with the resources, facilities and capabilities
to address the broad spectrum of Homeland Security needs. From basic and applied research
conducted by one of the nation’s premier engineering programs, to unique and comprehensive
labs and facilities, and extensive world-renown training and exercises, Texas A&M Engineering
delivers solutions for first responders, emergency and community management, and the public
across the nation and around the globe.
Facilities include: Disaster City®: a one-of-a-kind training for research that provides researchers authentic conditions in a variety of buildings, disaster sets, and rubble piles to work alongside emergency responders in simulated disasters, and the Emergency Operations Training Center, a computer-based simulation technology facility for emergency responders and management officials that includes virtual simulations and real-time optical links to Disaster City®.
Experience includes Texas A&M Engineering Programs’ delivery of custom-designed training and exercises for a broad range of cities including Los Angeles and Houston, as well as countries including Great Britain and Taiwan. Collaborative partnerships have provided organizations like the National Institute of Standards and Technology and many university consortiums access to research facilities not found anywhere else in the world.
This mission is led by a nationally known leader in Homeland Security, Dr. G. Kemble Bennett, P.E., Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering, with daily operations led by Dr. Don Phillips, P.E., Professor and Coordinator of Homeland Security Research.
Texas A&M Engineering has been on the forefront of homeland security and includes being a founding member and initial chair of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, and being instrumental in designing the DHS (DOJ) Statewide Homeland Security Strategy Development Program. As home to the premier WMD/Terrorism Responder Training program, WMD/Terrorism Incident Planning and Exercise Program, and Texas Task Force 1, led by Bob Mckee, a FEMA Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Team, and the SAVER program, Texas A&M Engineering programs have worked closely with state and local organizations and DHS, DOJ, FBI, FEMA, DOE, USDA, HHS, CDC, and DoD on providing effective solutions to homeland security problems.
Facilities include: Disaster City®: a one-of-a-kind training for research that provides researchers authentic conditions in a variety of buildings, disaster sets, and rubble piles to work alongside emergency responders in simulated disasters, and the Emergency Operations Training Center, a computer-based simulation technology facility for emergency responders and management officials that includes virtual simulations and real-time optical links to Disaster City®.
Experience includes Texas A&M Engineering Programs’ delivery of custom-designed training and exercises for a broad range of cities including Los Angeles and Houston, as well as countries including Great Britain and Taiwan. Collaborative partnerships have provided organizations like the National Institute of Standards and Technology and many university consortiums access to research facilities not found anywhere else in the world.
This mission is led by a nationally known leader in Homeland Security, Dr. G. Kemble Bennett, P.E., Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering, with daily operations led by Dr. Don Phillips, P.E., Professor and Coordinator of Homeland Security Research.
Texas A&M Engineering has been on the forefront of homeland security and includes being a founding member and initial chair of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, and being instrumental in designing the DHS (DOJ) Statewide Homeland Security Strategy Development Program. As home to the premier WMD/Terrorism Responder Training program, WMD/Terrorism Incident Planning and Exercise Program, and Texas Task Force 1, led by Bob Mckee, a FEMA Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Team, and the SAVER program, Texas A&M Engineering programs have worked closely with state and local organizations and DHS, DOJ, FBI, FEMA, DOE, USDA, HHS, CDC, and DoD on providing effective solutions to homeland security problems.