Missouri S&T’s Materials Science and Engineering department is dedicated to sustainable infrastructure materials research, including the development of energy materials for high-performance batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen production, superconductors, and energy storage systems. The research aims to create innovative, eco-friendly materials with enhanced durability, recyclability, and energy efficiency for use in transportation, buildings, and urban systems. The interdisciplinary approach combines material science with engineering applications to address pressing global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and aging infrastructure. Additionally, Missouri S&T is leading efforts to sustainably supply critical minerals, including gallium, cobalt, and tellurium, that are essential for modern technology but are relatively rare and challenging to obtain. The university is working with domestic metal producers to develop new recovery technologies to capture these elements from existing operations.