Research
The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) is a hub of interdisciplinary research, where scientists and engineers collaborate on cutting-edge projects.
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Research at IMS focuses on four main areas.
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Microelectronic technologies that efficiently process, store, and communicate data, while addressing issues related to security and privacy.
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Frontiers in research infrastructure such as characterization, modeling, simulation, and artificial intelligence that impact numerous technologies.
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Human-centric technologies that improve human health, wellness, and performance.
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Built environment technologies for sectors such as automotive, infrastructure, and energy that enhance strength, sustainability, reliability, resiliency, and energy efficiency.
Centers, PROGRAMS, and Initiatives
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The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) supports interdisciplinary research in nationally recognized areas of need as well as those that are just emerging. IMS supports researchers from the ground up: from seed funding for new research initiatives to infrastructure support for research programs and embedded support for research centers. We help researchers cut across the colleges and schools at Georgia Tech to form the convergent teams needed to solve the world's most challenging problems. IMS houses 15 centers, programs, and initiatives: