Three integrated practice areas designed to move your organization from scientific possibility to operational reality.
QEI provides rigorous technical consulting for industry and government organizations navigating the most complex frontiers in science and engineering. Founded on Dr. Deidra Hodges's deep research expertise and her network spanning national laboratories and Fortune 500 energy companies, our consulting engagements translate frontier science into actionable strategy.
Whether you are evaluating novel materials, designing advanced detector systems, or assessing the technical viability of next-generation energy solutions, we bring the scientific depth your team needs.
Discuss Your Needs →Photovoltaics, TRISO nuclear fuel, advanced reactor materials
Quantum device design, semiconductor fabrication, optoelectronics
X-ray and gamma-ray radiation detectors for national security
R&D roadmaps, technology assessment, program design
The talent shortage in advanced technology is one of the most pressing challenges facing industry today. QEI partners with energy companies, semiconductor manufacturers, and research organizations to build the engineering talent pipelines that power long-term competitiveness.
Leveraging Dr. Hodges's role as Treasurer of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association and her extensive university network, QEI creates direct bridges between emerging talent and the organizations that need them most.
Custom recruiting frameworks and university partnership development strategies for engineering talent in specialized technical disciplines.
Bespoke training programs that close technical skill gaps for existing engineering teams, built around your specific technology stack and mission requirements.
End-to-end design, development, and go-to-market strategy for technical certification programs aligned with emerging industry standards.
For colleges and universities, staying current in fast-moving engineering fields is a constant challenge. QEI provides academic institutions with the curriculum content, subject-matter expertise, and accreditation guidance they need to produce the next generation of qualified engineers.
Our work is informed by deep industry experience and a firsthand understanding of what skills employers in energy, semiconductor, and quantum fields actually need at the hiring stage.
Expert guidance through the ABET accreditation process for both online and in-person electrical engineering programs, from initial gap analysis to final documentation.
Licensable course content for Electrical Engineering elective courses covering advanced topics in photovoltaics, quantum devices, semiconductor materials, and radiation detection.
Dr. Hodges serves as Treasurer of the ECE Department Heads Association, giving QEI unmatched insight into what leading engineering programs need and where the curriculum gaps exist across the country.
QEI's network spans leading national laboratories, government agencies, and Fortune 500 energy companies.
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