The global importance of this vision exceeds computer-aided design for large-scale engineering structures, which has transformed modern society.
The centre is helping to bridge the current design gap by fusing leading-edge synthesis concepts from the physical sciences with ideas from the forefront of computer science, alongside experts in robotics, engineering, management and social science.
This discipline mix is transforming our ability to design and synthesise new materials, which has far reaching implications for society. Instead of targeting specific materials or their applications, our goal is to change the way that we approach the design problem. This needs new tools, long-term thinking, and the right working environment.
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