Welcome to the

Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS)

We are a world-class technology development center comprised of engineering, research, development and technology transfer teams. Founded in 2002, CAVS is committed to exploring solutions to complex problems, in areas such as autonomous vehicles, materials science, high-performance computing, advanced controls, and human-machine interaction.

Annual Reports

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News

MSU's Carruth Named to National Automotive Research Center Executive Committee

June 16, 2025 - STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State University researcher recognized for his expertise in modeling, ...

Mississippi Clean Fuels Coalition Revs Up with Focus on Alternative Fuels

June 10, 2025 - This May, a wide-ranging collection of alternative fuel vehicles could be found at Mississippi State's ...

MSU EcoCAR Team Takes Home Several First-Place Awards in Third Year of National EV Challenge

May 29, 2025 - STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University's EcoCAR team clinched multiple first-place victories ...

MSU Innovations Go On Full Display During Research Showcase

April 10, 2025 - STARKVILLE, Miss.—The Magnolia State's leading research university is showcasing groundbreaking ...

MSU Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Names Ed Luke 2025 Distinguished Alumnus

March 21, 2025 - STARKVILLE, Miss.— A three-time Mississippi State University graduate has been chosen as the Department ...

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Associated Research Centers

CAVS Extension

Explore CAVS Extension.

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ISER

Explore the Institute for Systems Engineering Research.

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I2AT

Explore the Institute for Imaging and Analytical Technologies.

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AEI

Explore the Athlete Engineering Institute.

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