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We are engaged in multiple research activities aimed at increasing resilience in a future world that will face both energy and water constraints. Our researchers conduct lab- and field-based experiments combined with simulations and machine learning tools to support the following research: Alternative Energy, Carbon Solutions, Discovery Geosciences, Resilient Infrastructure, Nuclear Waste Management, and Water Resilience.

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Our work is supported by a diverse array of scientific expertise, facilities, and custom-fabricated technologies. These enable scientific innovation and cutting-edge research, which Energy Geosciences Division scientists share with the world through their publications.