STRADA Units
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Units
Overview of the published laboratories and applied research teams within the Division of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering.
Units
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering units
Analytical Chemistry & Mass Spectrometry Laboratory
Precision chemical analysis, trace detection, and instrumentation support for complex field and research samples.
Organic Chemistry & Synthetic Polymer Synthesis Unit
Designing organic compounds and polymer systems for protective, medical, and field-use applications.
Inorganic Chemistry & Advanced Metallurgical Lab
Investigating metals, mineral systems, corrosion behavior, and advanced inorganic materials for resilient deployment.
Environmental Chemistry & Pollution Analysis Team
Assessing contaminants across soil, air, and water systems to inform remediation and humanitarian response planning.
Microplastics & Nano-Particle Extraction Chemistry Unit
Developing separation, detection, and recovery methods for emerging particulate pollutants in vulnerable environments.
Physical Chemistry & Atmospheric Thermodynamics Lab
Studying reaction energetics, atmospheric behavior, and thermodynamic systems relevant to climate and exposure risk.
Energy Chemistry & Solid-State Battery Storage Facility
Advancing safer energy storage chemistries for mobile systems, remote operations, and resilient infrastructure support.
Electrochemistry & Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engineering Unit
Engineering electrochemical systems and hydrogen conversion technologies for clean, deployable power solutions.
Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Center
Linking chemical biology and molecular structure analysis to health, exposure, and resilience research priorities.
Pharmacological Chemistry & Field-Drug Synthesis Lab
Supporting medicinal chemistry, formulation pathways, and field-adapted synthesis concepts for austere settings.
Catalysis Engineering & Chemical Kinetics Unit
Optimizing reaction pathways, catalytic systems, and process efficiency for scalable scientific and field applications.
Carbon Sequestration & Atmospheric Scrubbing R&D Team
Researching carbon capture, sorbent materials, and atmospheric treatment systems for climate resilience missions.
Chemical Remediation & Heavy-Metal Neutralization Lab
Designing treatment strategies for toxic residues, industrial contamination, and heavy-metal exposure scenarios.
Desalination Chemistry & Osmotic Membrane Research Unit
Improving membrane chemistry and osmotic treatment systems for water access in stressed and disaster-affected regions.
Advanced Composites & Ballistic Resistance Chemistry Team
Developing composite chemistries and protective material systems for durability, shielding, and operational resilience.