Thermomechanical processing study for a new hot-rolled hsla steel

Mississippi State University received a $274,999.59 Project Grant award from the Naval Sea Systems Command under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) on September 22, 2025, with a completion date of September 21, 2026. The award funds a thermomechanical processing study for a new hot-rolled High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) steel. This research falls within the Office of Naval Research's mission to support fundamental and applied research with applications to naval operations and Marine Corps capabilities, with evaluation based on scientific merit, naval relevance, institutional capabilities, and investigator qualifications.

The project leverages Mississippi State University's established expertise in advanced materials research and engineering solutions to develop and analyze thermomechanical processing techniques for next-generation HSLA steel production. The findings from this one-year research initiative have potential applications to naval platform integrity, ship and submarine design, and advanced manufacturing processes critical to the Department of the Navy's operational requirements.