By translating academic research into immediate, tangible, commercial applications, the institute bridges the gap between discovery and impact. It is equally committed to training the next generation of engineers and scientists to lead the energy transition, while solving real-world challenges with innovative solutions that chart a course for future growth and societal benefit.
Vision
Guided by the vision of Epsilon Group managing director and Tufts alumnus Vikram Handa, E01, the institute is a leading academic hub for advanced materials science and engineering, with a focus on clean energy and battery innovation.
By bringing together academic and industry leaders across disciplines, the institute fosters breakthrough research in energy storage, generation, and transmission. Its unifying vision is to address global challenges in energy and sustainability through breakthrough materials research that supports U.S. and global resilience, green initiatives, and a cleaner future for all.
The institute was established in 2025 through an $11.5 million sponsorship from Epsilon Group.
Strategic Objectives
- Advance Sustainable Solutions: Create cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy options with minimal environmental impact.
- Reduce Critical Material Dependence: Explore alternatives to lithium and other scarce resources.
- Enable Digital Innovation: Build AI-driven materials discovery platforms to accelerate research and development.
- Advance Energy Materials: Develop innovations in battery, storage, and generation technologies to address global energy challenges.
- Promote Collaboration: Foster academia-industry-government partnerships for accelerated innovation.
- Strengthen R&D: Commit to high-performance materials research across battery, hydrogen, solar, and thermal energy domains.
- Build Resilient Supply Chains: Innovate in materials sourcing, processing, and enhance circularity to support U.S. energy independence.