Research

The powder metallurgy research laboratory in the University of Utah specializes on advanced materials manufactured from or comprised of metal or ceramic powders. As a general underlying theme of our research, we recognize that energy needs represent one of the greatest obstacles to the sustainable progress of mankind. We thus deliberately develop projects and expertise that contribute to technological and industrial advancement in the areas of energy related materials, including materials for energy efficiency, energy storage and production, addressing the challenges of energy and environmental issues from a metallurgical engineering and materials perspective.

A summary of our Research Approach

As a guiding theme to our research, we recognize energy needs represent one of the greatest obstacles to the sustainable progress of mankind. We thus deliberately develop projects and expertise that contribute to technological and industrial advancement in the areas of energy related materials, including materials for energy efficiency, energy storage and production. Our work is focused on applying knowledge of materials science in general, and powder materials in particular, to address the challenges of energy and environmental issues from a material perspective.

As a research group with strong engineering background, we focus on cutting edge innovative applied research. We strive to engage in projects that are based on novel concepts and new approaches that are high risk -high reward. We believe our mission is to develop materials technologies that originate in science, but, have clear paths to commercial applications that will impact the life and environment of our society.