The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Center for Advanced Materials (CAM) has been established as a multi-disciplinary research and resource center, bringing together state-of-the-art instrumentation, facilities and expert personnel. Its goal is the development of a knowledge base in the design, synthesis, characterization and intelligent processing of advanced materials, driven by the needs of potential technological applications. CAM adds in a significant and fundamental manner to the university’s mission in the creation of a sustainable industrial economy.

One of CAM's projects is HEROES - Harnessing Emerging Research Opportunities to Empower Soldiers. The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ and Combat Capabilities Development Command Solider Center, DEVCOM SC multidisciplinary partnership brings together the expertise of scientists, engineers with ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ faculty and students to improve survivability and sustainability of U.S. Troops.