Emerging Threats

Solutions in a Seemingly Unpredictable World

As the United States faces a complex array of threats to our national security and environment, Battelle stands ready to deliver solutions that protect our country and world.

Anticipate. Evaluate. Mitigate.


Understanding long-range emerging threats to our national security are essential to protecting our political, economic, military, and social systems. As our adversaries develop new military technologies and as environmental and demographic changes occur, Battelle stands ready to meet the challenges to protect our country and world.

Our Solutions

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    Hardware and Systems Assurance

    Battelle develops and implements revolutionary microelectronics inspection and security assessments that enhance the safety of the nation’s military, as well as civilian critical assets.
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    Hypersonics

    Battelle's vertical integration approach to hypersonics reduces development lead times while maintaining the highest levels of security, and our ability to work in ITAR-protected environments makes us a global leader.

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    Biosecurity and Pandemic Preparedness

    Battelle applies focused planning, research and expertise to fortify our infrastructure by rapidly developing testing kits, innovative surveillance mechanisms, advanced therapeutics, and new vaccines.
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    Multi-Threat Products

    Take advantage of Battelle's portfolio of long-proven and leading-edge chem-bio technologies, or leverage our operational expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities for developing all-new chem-bio detection, protection and decontamination equipment.

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    Threat Awareness

    Life-saving decisions rely on deep insights. Battelle is equipped to characterize, assess, model, predict and measure the full range of CBRNE threats to inform decision making when it matters most.   

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    Biological, Energetics and Chemical RDT&E

    Battelle provides a full range of CBRNE Research, Development, Test and Evaluation to support the development and operational deployment of chemical, biological and energetics defense equipment, procedures and capabilities.
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    Cyber Solutions

    Battelle provides solutions and services to meet urgent and complex cyber technology challenges. Through our tailored intel solutions, architecture and advisory services, and platform solutions, we help defend national security and commercial interests against ever-changing cyber threats.

Hypersonics

Advanced materials have been an integral part of Battelle’s DNA for the entirety of our 90-year history. In extreme environments, where materials are traveling at five times the speed of light, you want an organization that has the highest level of knowledge and expertise – that’s Battelle.
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Related Expertise

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Cross-disciplinary scientific and engineering collaboration is essential for innovation. Our experts, called “Solvers” at Battelle, combine multiple advanced materials expertise like these with other applied sciences and engineering disciplines to deliver comprehensive client solutions.

  • Biomaterials

  • Ceramics

  • Coatings

  • Digital Engineering

  • Encapsulation

  • Fibers and Textiles

  • Materials Chemistry

  • Metals

  • Metamaterials

  • Nanomaterials

  • Polymers and Plastics

  • Semiconductors

  • Solid State Physics

Our comprehensive solutions require cross-disciplinary scientific and engineering collaboration. Battelle Solvers combine biology disciplines like these with other applied sciences and engineering to deliver client success.

  • Bioaerosol Science

  • Biological Chemistry

  • Biological Engineering

  • Biostatistics

  • Forensic Chemistry and Biology

  • Immunology

  • Neurobiology

  • Virology

Innovation requires multidisciplinary scientific and engineering collaboration. Our Solvers at Battelle, combine multiple chemistry disciplines like these with other applied sciences and engineering expertise to deliver comprehensive client solutions.

  • Analytical Chemistry

  • Biological Chemistry

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Forensic Chemistry and Biology

  • Materials Chemistry

  • Organic Chemistry

  • Physical Chemistry

Data science expertise is at the core of our multidisciplinary approach. Our experts, called “Solvers” at Battelle, combine data science disciplines like these with applied engineering and science to deliver comprehensive client solutions in government and industry.

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Bioinformatics

  • Biostatistics

  • Data Analytics

  • Digital Engineering

  • Modeling and Simulation

  • Neurobiology

Real-world solutions require multidisciplinary scientific and engineering collaboration. Our experts, called “Solvers” at Battelle, combine multiple engineering disciplines like these with other applied sciences to deliver comprehensive client solutions.

  • Aerosol Science

  • Biological Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Digital Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Explosives Engineering

  • Genetic Engineering

  • Human Factors Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Modeling and Simulation

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Battelle is looking for qualified people to meet the challenges that matter most.

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Featured Experts

  • Fran Zenzen, Ph.D.

    Director, Government Business Development
    As a Director of Government Business Development here at Battelle, Fran is an expert when it comes to DoD and INTEL solutions. She is a recognized leader and organizational problem-solver, with demonstrated expertise in revitalizing business development organizations and rebuilding diminished customer relationships. 

  • Amy Heintz, Ph.D.

    Battelle Fellow in Materials
    Amy is advancing Battelle’s material science-based offerings to support government and commercial transformation efforts, often collaborating with academic and industry partners.

  • Justin Sanchez, Ph.D.

    Battelle Technical Fellow
    Sanchez leads scientific advancement across our broad portfolio of life science offerings in medical devices, pharmaceutical research, biosecurity, and public health. So far, he has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers, authored two books on the design of neurotechnology, and holds seven patents.

  • Adam Kimura, Ph.D

    Design Verification Lead
    Adam, our Design Verification Lead, guides major microelectronics verification and validation efforts as a principal investigator for Battelle’s clients.

Technology Commercialization and Licensing


With over 90 years of research and development experience, Battelle supports all areas of industry with “out of the box” thinking focused on threat-mitigation technologies, protective solutions, intelligence solutions, and many other innovations.

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