We are advancing carbon and low-dimensional materials, including carbon nanotubes, graphene, and other 2D materials that are reshaping the future of electronics, energy, and manufacturing.
Soft Materials & Polymers
Nanofibers, biomaterials, functional polymers
As leaders in soft materials and polymer research, we are advancing innovations in nanofibers, biomaterials, and functional polymers to address challenges in energy, health, and manufacturing. In this area, we also explore sustainable solutions for energy generation and storage, space exploration, wearable technologies, and consumer products.
Electronic, Quantum& Functional Materials
Oxides, semiconductors, emergent properties
We are pushing the frontiers of quantum and functional materials by exploring how matter behaves. Our faculty researchers’ work on oxides, semiconductors, photonics and emergent properties is driving discoveries that could transform next-generation electronics, sensing technologies, quantum systems, and other advanced computing applications.
Energy& Sustainability Materials
Conversion, storage, catalysis, capture
Advanced materials drive the production of affordable, high-performing, and environmentally sound energy systems. Our researchers engineer novel materials to optimize lifecycle sustainability, energy storage and conversion to accelerate the global transition toward cleaner infrastructure.
Computational& Data-Driven Materials Science
Theory, modeling, AI/ML-enabled materials
We study theories and models to make predictions about how materials will respond to each other under different stimuli. Our engineers lead the world in theory, modeling, and computational work at the nano, micro, and macro scales, with applications in energy storage, nanotechnology, and more.
