Research Cluster The ERDC nanomaterials research cluster, led by Dr. Jeffery Steevens, includes an interdisciplinary team of experts in the fields of materiel science, geology, soil science, toxicology, and computational chemistry. The team has four major research programs addressing questions regarding the source, analysis, fate and transport, and toxicology of engineered nanomaterials. Additional expertise includes the application of decision analysis tools for developing and managing nanomaterials and technology. Capabilities of the team include advanced state-of-the-art instrumentation that is used to characterize surface area, particle size and distribution, particle charge, spectroscopy, and elemental composition. Research conducted at ERDC focuses on providing scientists and engineers using nanomaterials the tools and knowledge to develop and acquire materiel that poses the minimum hazard to soldiers and the environment. Accomplishments include risk and decision analysis tools for prioritizing research needs for the military and technology developers, collaborations with commercial and government technology developers to address priority materials, and studies characterizing the behavior of engineered nanomaterials in environmental systems. Additional Team Members: Cynthia Banks Amy Bednar, PhD Anthony J. Bednar, PhD Ryan Carbone, MBS Mark Chappell, PhD Jessica Coleman Fran Hill, PhD David Johnson, PhD Alan J. Kennedy Igor Linkov, PhD Aimee Poda, PhD Jennifer Seiter, PhD Jacob K. Stanley, PhD Charles Weiss, PhD