Probing the cutting edge where informatics and measurement technologies meet

State-of-the-art analytical and measurement technologies go beyond observing materials’ nanostructures—they track atomic and electronic behavior in real time. Data-driven approaches streamline the search for materials with desirable properties. These tools are indispensable in modern materials research and development.

Coordinated use of measurement technologies and data-driven techniques is crucial in expediting materials research. Data science techniques extract vast amounts of useful information from measurement data, creating a virtuous cycle that significantly enhances the efficiency of materials development and leads to groundbreaking discoveries.

The NIMS Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM)—whose members consist of a team of measurement and data science experts—was launched to implement a coordinated approach to materials development. By combining cutting-edge techniques from both fields, the CBRM is building a versatile foundation to support diverse materials development efforts.

NIMS is strategically integrating these approaches to produce synergistic effects in its materials development.