Research explores factors regulating carbon and water in ecosystems around the world to better understand how they will respond to changing climate and extreme events like major storms or drought. 

Studies how organizations and their leaders simultaneously explore new possibilities while exploiting existing competencies, and how social enterprises attend to both social missions and financial goals.

Develops renewable energy technologies, including more efficient and cost-effective fuel cells to power zero-emissions cars. Has created materials used in coatings for the space station and aircraft.