Carey Rappaport Distinguished Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering c.rappaport@neu.edu 617.373.2043 Expertise explosives-related threats, subsurface sensing systems, terrorism Carey Rappaport in the Press Israel hopes technology will help it fight in Hamas’s tunnels Like its maritime counterpart, this involves sending out sound waves (often by hammering on a metal plate) and listening for echoes. Pinging the underworld in this way, says Carey Rappaport, a computer scientist at Northeastern University in Massachusetts, can reveal tunnels 100 metres down. Boston Herald Experts: Electronics ban on flights may expand Carey Rappaport, deputy director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Awareness and Localization of Explosive-Related Threats Center, acknowledged that the restrictions present a real inconvenience for people, particularly those who use the devices to get work done during long flights. “But if there’s credible intelligence that terrorists are threatening us with more effective means […] As Donald Trump calls for wall on Mexican border, smugglers dig tunnels Carey M. Rappaport, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, said the depth of many tunnels also posed a technological challenge. Some can be as deep as 90 feet, beyond the reach of most ground-radar devices and sensors. “Soil is very good at keeping secrets,” said Mr. Rappaport, who has […] Northeastern University using microwaves to diagnose breast cancer The same kinds of microwaves used in air traffic control radar is being used by researchers at Northeastern University to better see and diagnose breast cancer. Since microwaves bounce back differently depending on what they hit and where they hit it, electrical and computer engineering professor Carey Rappaport says the technology is ideal to look […] Carey Rappaport for Northeastern Global News New Orleans New Year’s Eve terror attack shows the challenges of protecting ‘soft targets,’ expert says New Orleans New Year’s Eve terror attack shows the challenges of protecting ‘soft targets,’ expert says The fatal attack in New Orleans on Bourbon Street is a reminder that securing public spaces is both necessary and complex. Are Taylor Swift concerts still safe after terrorist threat? Experts explain why stadiums can be ‘soft targets’ Are Taylor Swift concerts still safe after terrorist threat? Experts explain why stadiums can be ‘soft targets’ Concert security for artists like Taylor Swift is above and beyond. So why is a stadium considered a "soft target"? Northeastern University researchers are designing airport security systems to scan travelers as they walk past Northeastern University researchers are designing airport security systems to scan travelers as they walk past Researchers at Northeastern are working to build a system that could keep travelers moving and cut down on long wait times at airports. TSA airport security screening will get a lot more accurate just in time for some holiday travelers TSA airport security screening will get a lot more accurate just in time for some holiday travelers Airport security is getting an upgrade. New full-body scanners will result in clearer, more accurate imaging, said Carey Rappaport, a Northeastern professor who studies the antenna systems used in the scanners. Summer in the engineering lab Summer in the engineering lab Undergraduate student-researchers from around the country participated in 10-week NSF-funded summer research experiences with Northeastern engineering professors and then presented their findings on Thursday. Faculty Senate elects new members, leaders Faculty Senate elects new members, leaders On Wednesday, University Distinguished Professor Richard Daynard was elected the new chair of the Senate Agenda Committee at the senate’s final meeting of the academic year. Faculty Reads, Volume One Faculty Reads, Volume One Northeastern faculty members have written at length on a wide range of topics. Here, we highlight the first batch of published works in an occasional feature on recent faculty books. 3Qs: Train safety on track, but at what cost? 3Qs: Train safety on track, but at what cost? Senator Charles Schumer called for increased Amtrak security and suggested that a “do-not-ride” list, similar to the no-fly list used in airports, be implemented to prevent suspected terrorists from boarding trains. Engineering professor Carey Rappaport, the deputy director of Northeastern’s ALERT Center (Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats), explains the feasibility and effectiveness of a nationwide rail security system and discusses public reaction. Research heads meet in D.C. with homeland security cabinet secretary Research heads meet in D.C. with homeland security cabinet secretary At university research summit with U.S. officials, directors of Northeastern’s ALERT Center discuss innovative projects to identify and prevent potential bomb threats 3Q: High technology vs. high explosives 3Q: High technology vs. high explosives In the wake of the Russian airport bombing, Professor Carey Rappaport talks about the research being conducted at Northeastern University on explosives detection
Israel hopes technology will help it fight in Hamas’s tunnels Like its maritime counterpart, this involves sending out sound waves (often by hammering on a metal plate) and listening for echoes. Pinging the underworld in this way, says Carey Rappaport, a computer scientist at Northeastern University in Massachusetts, can reveal tunnels 100 metres down.
Boston Herald Experts: Electronics ban on flights may expand Carey Rappaport, deputy director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Awareness and Localization of Explosive-Related Threats Center, acknowledged that the restrictions present a real inconvenience for people, particularly those who use the devices to get work done during long flights. “But if there’s credible intelligence that terrorists are threatening us with more effective means […]
As Donald Trump calls for wall on Mexican border, smugglers dig tunnels Carey M. Rappaport, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, said the depth of many tunnels also posed a technological challenge. Some can be as deep as 90 feet, beyond the reach of most ground-radar devices and sensors. “Soil is very good at keeping secrets,” said Mr. Rappaport, who has […]
Northeastern University using microwaves to diagnose breast cancer The same kinds of microwaves used in air traffic control radar is being used by researchers at Northeastern University to better see and diagnose breast cancer. Since microwaves bounce back differently depending on what they hit and where they hit it, electrical and computer engineering professor Carey Rappaport says the technology is ideal to look […]