Applied Science Research Programs
ASTI conducts multidisciplinary applied science research advancing fundamental understanding while developing practical technologies and systems. Our science programs span nanotechnology, energy storage, laser systems, microwave technologies, and experimental physics with direct applications in aerospace, defense, healthcare, and industry.
What is Applied Science Research?
Applied science research translates fundamental scientific principles into practical technologies, systems, and capabilities. Unlike pure theoretical research, applied science emphasizes:
• Experimental validation
• Prototype development
• Performance characterization
• Pathway to operational deployment
This research requires integration of physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering disciplines, and computational methods.
ASTI's applied science research focuses on high-impact domains where breakthrough capabilities can address critical needs in:
• Space systems
• Defense applications
• Advanced manufacturing
• Energy and power systems
• Sensing and instrumentation
• Healthcare technologies
Our multidisciplinary teams combine theoretical modeling, experimental design and execution, advanced characterization techniques, prototype fabrication and testing, performance optimization, and technology transition planning.
Core Research Capabilities
ASTI provides end-to-end research and development services including:
Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Synthesis, characterization, and application of nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanoparticles, quantum dots, and nanocomposites for electronics, sensors, energy storage, and structural applications.
Energy Storage Systems Research and development of advanced batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and hybrid energy storage systems for aerospace, defense, and electric vehicle applications.
Laser Science and Photonics Development of laser systems for communications, sensing, materials processing, and defense applications including solid-state lasers, fiber lasers, and ultrafast laser systems.
Microwave Technologies Microwave components, high-power microwave systems, microwave sensing and imaging, and microwave-based materials processing.
Experimental Physics Laboratory experiments in electromagnetics, optics, plasma physics, atomic physics, and condensed matter physics supporting technology development programs.
Computational Science Modeling and simulation using finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, electromagnetic simulation, quantum mechanics calculations, and machine learning approaches.
ASTI collaborates with universities, national laboratories, defense research agencies, and industry partners to advance science and accelerate technology transition.
Partnership Opportunities
We seek partners interested in:
• Nanomaterial synthesis and application research
• Advanced battery and energy storage development
• Laser and photonics system development
• Microwave technology and applications
• Experimental physics and materials characterization
• Computational modeling and simulation services
Contact ASTI
Advance applied science research with ASTI's multidisciplinary expertise and laboratory capabilities. Contact contact@asti.technology to discuss research collaboration, access specialized equipment and facilities, or develop custom science and technology solutions.