Mine Escape Research, Innovation and Technology (MERIT) Center
The MERIT Center conducts basic and applied research on mine safety and miner self-escape during mine emergencies. The Center also provides training to industry using best-practices derived from its research efforts. It also engages stakeholders through its advisory board to achieve its goals..
About
We are a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to the research and development of advanced science in miner’s self escape and technologies.
Research Focus Areas
The Center focuses on the following key areas:
- Intelligent Communications for Efficient Self Escape
- Self-Escape and Human Factors
- Refuge Alternatives in Self-Escape
- Underground Mine Fire Emergency Evacuation Optimization
- Impact of Explosions on Self-Escape Strategies
- Underground Mine Accident and Inspection Data Analytics for Miners Health-Protection
- Advanced Training Solutions in Self-Escape
Highlights
Spot robot rescue dog swing dance
Nov 12, 2024
Missouri S&T’s robot canine, Spot, normally researches ways to help save underground miners needing rescue. But Spot stole the show at a showcase of campus clubs and organization featuring S&T’s aerial swing dance club.
Get Involved
Faculty members at Missouri S&T who have research interests in science are welcome and encouraged to participate as research investigators. Please contact the director for more information.