Hawaii Initiative for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing 2024
Abstract
The Hawaii Initiative for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (HIAMM) is a collaborative project aimed at enhancing materials science and manufacturing capabilities in Hawaii to address critical Department of Defense (DoD) needs in the Asia-Pacific region. The University of Hawaii (UH) has established the Hawaii Institute of Materials Research (HIMaR), a virtual research institute, to lead collaborative academic and applied research in various fields including air, water, and soil decontamination, catalyst development, advanced sensors, structural materials, automated systems, and defect diagnostics. HIMaR s mission is to address emerging materials research challenges, drive innovation, and support the development of advanced instrumentation in Hawaii and the Pacific. HIMaR also aims to establish and maintain core materials facilities at UH, providing access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and digital interfaces for researchers in Hawaii and the greater Pacific community, including DoD programs.Outreach and workforce development initiatives are integral to HIMaR s mission, fostering partnerships that bridge academia, industry, and the broader community. By assisting with undergraduate and graduate programs tailored to materials science and engineering, HIMaR aims to produce highly trained scientists and engineers ready for careers at DoD facilities. HIAMM2024 will also develop a comprehensive digital cyberinfrastructure platform designed to serve the materials science and advanced manufacturing communities. This platform will offer online tools for computational research and simulations, robust data archiving and database capabilities, and innovative visualization tools. It will include outreach and training materials, making HIMaR s data products and information readily accessible to both the research community and the general public. The digital platform will integrate all HIAMM core projects and foster collaboration by engaging experts from outside UH and connecting to other significant materials and manufacturing cyberinfrastructure projects.Research tasks include developing new sustainable composite materials for additive manufacturing, focusing on environmentally friendly materials like basalt, bamboo, and bio-derived substances to enhance the performance of printed structures and devices. HIMaR will also design and evaluate composite electrocatalysts for environmental applications, including CO2 conversion to valuable chemicals, addressing ONR priorities in advanced materials, sustainability, and energy efficiency. Additionally, HIMaR will develop 3D printable sorbents for scalable manufacturing of advanced filter media for gas purification and separation devices, supporting eco-friendly technologies and practices aligned with the Navy s sustainability goals. Further, HIMaR will develop advanced sensors for real-time environmental monitoring, biomedical sensing, and piezoelectric applications, playing a crucial role in informing decision-making processes and safeguarding environmental health. HIMaR will also address the need for advanced manufacturing techniques and automation in materials assemblyand characterization, enhancing capabilities for UH, the US Pacific Fleet, and broader DoD applications in Hawaii. Lastly, HIMaR will establish the Hawaii Pacific Center for Diagnostic Evaluation and Testing of Engineered Components and Technologies (HIPaC DETECT) to focus on comprehensive diagnostics for detecting and analyzing defects and corrosion in defense-related components, ensuring their integrity and reliability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 12, 2025
- Source ID
- N000142512203
Entities
People
- Przemysław Dera
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Hawaiʻi System