About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a division of The Johns Hopkins University, is a not-for-profit research and development organization dedicated to solving a wide range of complex problems that present critical challenges to the nation. Through advanced technology; highly qualified, diverse teams; hands-on operational knowledge; and a basic systems engineering approach, APL achieves affordable, effective solutions. APL's outstanding creative staff and world-class facilities have made the Laboratory a major asset to the nation for almost six decades.