The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS), an Interdisciplinary Research Institute at Georgia Tech, solves societal, technological, and scientific challenges by integrating knowledge, methods, and expertise across disciplines:

• Fundamental science to comprehend and control matter from the nanoscale to the mesoscale.
• The synthesis, processing, and characterization of materials to achieve desired properties.
• The design and fabrication of novel devices and components with enhanced capabilities.
• The integration of materials, devices, and components into larger systems.
• Computing, modeling, simulation, and big data to advance progress at all length scales.
• Integration of economic, business, and social factors to ensure sustainable and equitable benefits in all stages of research, from conceptualization to impact.

IMS enables interdisciplinary research in areas including:

• Microelectronic Technologies that focus on advancing data processing, storage, sensing, and communication technologies while addressing challenges related to energy efficiency, security, and privacy.
• Research Infrastructure and Methodologies that aim to advance characterization, modeling, simulation, and AI-driven methodologies to accelerate innovation across various technology domains.
• Built Environment research that focuses on developing technologies to create more sustainable, resilient, durable, and efficient buildings, infrastructure, energy, and transportation systems.
• Human-centric Technologies developing technologies that enhance human health, wellness, performance, and safety through wearable systems, biomedical devices, and related human-centered innovations.