Navy Graduate Students Test Their Research at RIMPAC 2026 Exercise
Nine students applied their graduate research in advanced manufacturing and autonomous logistics in an operational environment during the RIMPAC 2026 exercise.
Nine students and nearly a dozen researchers from the Naval Postgraduate School participated in RIMPAC 2026, the world's largest international maritime exercise, bringing their classroom academic work into real operational environments.
Academic Studies in the Operational Field
Nine students from various departments and programs participated in the exercise to connect their theoretical training with real naval challenges in the field.
Projects Focused on Advanced Manufacturing and Autonomous Logistics
The work was primarily led by the Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education, collaborating with military operators and industry partners.
Research Conducted Aboard Ship
Lieutenant William Schleper focused on onboard additive manufacturing processes, while Lieutenant Evan Humphreys worked on autonomous logistics and unmanned surface vehicle operations.