Advance the fight against the ecological menace of microplastics by developing solutions for the detection, real-time monitoring, efficient sequestration, and sustainable elimination of microplastics from diverse environments, contributing to a cleaner and healthier planet.

Drive innovation in nutrient management within the Great Lakes region by devising solutions focused on precise and reliable detection, monitoring, and tracking of nitrogen and phosphorus inputs from various origins, addressing the critical challenge of restoring and sustaining the natural nutrient cycling equilibrium in aquatic ecosystems. 

Develop innovative solutions to address PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in water sources for efficient detection methods, real-time monitoring systems, effective sequestration techniques, and advanced elimination approaches, with the ultimate goal of safeguarding universal access to clean and safe water.