Research
The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) is a hub of interdisciplinary research, where scientists and engineers collaborate on cutting-edge projects.The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) is a hub of interdisciplinary research, where scientists and engineers collaborate on cutting-edge projects.
Research at IMS focuses on four main areas.
Microelectronic Technologies: Research focuses on advancing data processing, storage, sensing, and communication technologies while addressing challenges related to energy efficiency, security, and privacy.
Human-centric Technologies: Research develops technologies that enhance human health, wellness, performance, and safety through wearable systems, biomedical devices, and related human-centered innovations.
Research Infrastructure and Methodologies: Research aims to advance characterization, modeling, simulation, and AI-driven methodologies to accelerate innovation across various technology domains.
Built Environment: Research focuses on developing technologies to create more sustainable, resilient, durable, and efficient buildings, infrastructure, energy, and transportation systems.
Centers, Programs, and Initiatives
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: