Bringing together over 20 years of applied decision science with world-class climate science for immediate, actionable resilience solutions.

Metallic conductors with enhanced electrical and thermal conductivities offering potential for significant energy savings in numerous applications

Membrane technology for process intensification and enhanced process energy recovery

Understanding the nucleus in terms of their fundamental constituents in Quantum Chromodynamics: quarks and gluons, and the mechanisms and emergent properties of the strong interaction.

From battery electrolytes to microscale ​“robots” that can dynamically self-assemble, MSD soft matter science leads to better control of polymer functionality and to a deeper understanding of the nonequilibrium organization of soft matter.

MSD scientists explore the dynamical properties of energy, matter, and charge as they encounter defects or traverse complex interfaces in materials to deliver new functionality.

MSD pursues a deep, fundamental understanding of the quantum realm, where individual electrons cooperate to make new energy and information science revolutions possible.

Innovations in robotics technology at the convergence of digital and intelligent automation in support of advanced manufacturing and materials discovery.

This focus area’s projects employ life-cycle assessment, techno-economic analyses and risk analyses to ensure our nation’s water sustainability.