Heap Leach Innovation Initiative

Computing Properties of Salt Water Solutions found in Batteries and Industrial Wastes

The Clark laboratory uses computer simulations to model properties solutions and materials. Of particular interest are salt water solutions that are being proposed as new “green” battery electrolytes.

Virtual Cells in the Era of AI

Modern computing and artificial intelligence have given us the power to simulate more and more complex biological systems. One of the ultimate goals would be to create a “virtual cell,” which would be a powerful tool for testing new medical treatments quickly and inexpensively.

Transmission Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

In this stream, students will work to understand how transmission dynamics of infectious diseases impact control and elimination efforts; develop and apply mathematical and statistical methods to quantify infectious disease spread; and inform decision support for public health and healthcare response to outbreak.

Self-Driving Chemistry Laboratories: Chemical Discoveries Powered by Robotics

This SRI stream introduces students to the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and automation. Students will use state-of-the-art robotic platforms to rapidly fabricate thin films of organic and hybrid semiconductor materials and characterize their optical, electrical, and structural properties.

Topological Data Analysis

In this research stream/we will learn about the tools and theory of Topological Data Analysis (TDA). Topological Data Analysis is an area of applied mathematics which uses the tools of topology and geometry to study the shape and structure of data.