Purdue Homeland Security Institute ( PHSI ) at Purdue University was created in 2002 in response to the September 11 attacks , with the mission to help the United States prevent , protect , respond and recover from any threat or action taken against it . The PHSI has initiated partnerships with other universities , local and state agencies , and businesses . Dennis Engi , professor and head of industrial engineering , directed the PHSI in its formative stages . The current director , J. Eric Dietz , is responsible for the Institute developing responses to threats in Indiana , nationally and internationally
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Purdue Homeland Security Institute