Infrastructure and Extreme Conditions

Designing materials for durability and extreme environments.

From bridges and buildings to space exploration and nuclear energy, our research teams are developing advanced materials that resist environmental degradation and endure under extreme conditions. By combining cutting-edge material durability with environmental testing and computational modeling, we are creating innovative solutions that not only redefine structural possibilities but also ensure long-term resilience and sustainability across applications.

Areas of Resilient Materials Innovation:

Advanced Infrastructure Materials: Designing next-generation metals and composites that resist environmental degradation.
Extreme Environment Solutions: Developing materials for cryogenic temperatures, hydrogen-rich environments and space exploration.
Next-Generation Nuclear Systems: Engineering materials to extend reactor lifespans and withstand extreme radiation conditions.

FEATURED RESEARCH:

Fusion Reactor Materials

Assistant Professors Marie Charpagne and Jean-Charles Stinville are reimagining fusion reactor design through immiscible materials. The innovative approach — engineering materials that intentionally resist mixing — creates components that withstand extreme reactor conditions, bringing us closer to sustainable fusion power.

"By embracing immiscibility in our manufacturing approach rather than viewing it as a limitation, we're opening new pathways to create materials that could remain stable under the intense conditions of fusion reactors. This unconventional perspective, combined with advanced manufacturing methods, could be key to overcoming one of fusion energy's greatest challenges."

– Assistant Professor Marie Charpagne

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