WPI was prominently featured at the 2026 Automatic Fire Alarm Association’s 2026 Annual Fire Expo, held April 14–16 in Indianapolis, reinforcing its position as a national leader in fire protection engineering education and research.
Milosh Puchovsky, a faculty member in WPI’s internationally recognized Fire Protection Engineering program, delivered a keynote address titled “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Fire Safety.” His presentation explored how rapidly advancing AI technologies are impacting fire protection professionals and the safety systems they are responsible for.
The session highlighted how AI-driven applications can improve system design, strengthen regulatory application, and optimize performance across a building’s lifecycle—ultimately enhancing safety, reducing risk, and protecting lives and property.
WPI’s presence at the expo underscored the university’s longstanding leadership in advancing fire protection engineering, a critical discipline as communities and industries confront increasingly complex fire risks. Through its integration of cutting-edge research and hands-on, project-based learning, WPI continues to prepare engineers to develop innovative solutions that improve safety outcomes worldwide.
