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Research Areas<\/h1>\n\n\n

IAMM creates multidisciplinary research strengths through strategic initiatives and the support of centers of excellence<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Advanced Manufacturing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Generating technological innovation, producing high-income\/high-impact jobs, and supporting the missions of multiple external partners to define and realize next-generation American manufacturing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advanced Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Contributing to fundamental advancements in physics, computer science, and energy, and performing groundbreaking materials research with external partners in academia, industry, and national laboratories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials for Extremes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Investigating new materials systems for use in extreme environments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Polymer Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Designing and creating new advanced materials to improve industrial processes for an increasingly circular economy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quantum Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Exploring the phenomena of quantum materials and engineering quantum system solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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