Decoding Complexity, Engineering the Future.

Decoding Complexity, Engineering the Future.

Center for Complex Particle Systems (COMPASS)

Simple pathways to complex materials.

MISSION

We advance the design and manufacturing of complex materials with mission-critical combinations of ‘impossible’ properties for a secure and healthy future of the nation and the world.

 

VISION

By bridging the theory of graphs, physics of networks, science of self-assembly and artificial intelligence, we create scalable materials with controllable combinations of order and disorder to accelerate transformative solutions to technological challenges of today and tomorrow.

 

Research Focus Areas

Graph Theoretical Description of Colloids as Complex Systems

Graph-Based Functionality Metrics for Colloidal Particle Systems

Pathways to Complex Particle Systems

Implementation of Complex Particle Systems

Our Leadership

Nick Kotov

Nicholas A. Kotov

Director

Martin Thuo

Martin Thuo

Deputy Director

Nick Kotov

Elena della Valle

Managing Director

COMPASS News

Kids Who Code hosted 3 students at NCRC for an MC2 Tour

Kids Who Code hosted 3 students at NCRC for an MC2 Tour

Kids Who Code students local to the Ann Arbor and Detroit areas were invited to tour the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) and the Michigan Center for Materials Characterization (MC2). Dr. Nancy Muyanja showcased how researchers study complex materials, including...

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