Multifunctional conformal metastructures for enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding in naval systems

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded a $200,000 Project Grant to the University of California, Berkeley under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2030. The award funds research into multifunctional conformal metastructures designed to enhance electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding capabilities in naval systems. This research initiative addresses critical technology development priorities for the Navy by advancing materials science and engineering solutions that improve the performance and protection of naval platforms and equipment.

Under this five-year performance period, UC Berkeley will deliver fundamental and applied research services focused on developing advanced metastructure technologies with applications to naval operations. The research will be conducted at the institution's California facilities and is expected to contribute to the Navy's mission of providing technological superiority for naval systems through innovative material science approaches. As a premier research institution with extensive federal research experience, UC Berkeley has demonstrated significant capacity to execute complex research programs across multiple scientific disciplines relevant to naval defense objectives.