About Us

Since 1998, the Center for Engineering Concepts Development (CECD) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland at College Park has served as a national resource for energetics science and manufacturing.

Today, the mission of CECD is twofold:

Conduct leading research on emerging ideas in energetics and engineering, serving as a focal point for intellectual leadership in addressing research challenges critical to Maryland’s ability to contribute to national and economic security.

Advance and draw greater attention to non-traditional fundamental and applied scientific research problems that have the potential to become disruptive solutions for stakeholders in academia, industry, and government.