Development and characterization of materials for energy applications, including
Renewable energy and energy efficiency – thermoelectrics, Li-ion batteries, electrical conductors, etc
Energy infrastructure materials – ultra high performance concretes, fiber reinforced polymer composites, etc
Nanostructural and microstructural investigation using in situ techniques including neutron, x-ray, and electron microscopies
Material reliability under extreme conditions – high temperature, high pressure, corrosive environments, etc
Material mechanics and mechanical behavior