R&D Alignment
University-Facing R&D Alignment Matrix
| Research Domain | Possible Academic Fit | Example Research Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Recovery | materials science, chemistry, environmental engineering | What recovery pathways may be suitable for mixed electronic waste streams? |
| Sensing & Identification | spectroscopy, instrumentation, computer vision | How might future systems classify or identify material categories? |
| Robotics & Automation | mechatronics, industrial systems, disassembly research | What handling or disassembly tasks may be technically feasible? |
| AI-Assisted Workflows | machine learning, decision support, process optimization | How could process logic support sorting, routing, or risk review? |
| Lifecycle Impact | lifecycle assessment, circular economy modeling, environmental systems | What evaluation methods could assess environmental tradeoffs? |
| Compliance-Aware Systems | ITAD evidence workflows, data governance, audit-readiness, responsible disposition | How could evidence workflows support responsible disposition? |
| Student Engagement | capstone, practicum, applied research studios | What limited academic formats could support early conceptual review? |