Research
Advancing Safety Science for the Greater Good
Guided by science, we work for a safer, sustainable, and more resilient society.
Our fundamental and applied research focuses on the safety of emerging technologies and materials associated with the burgeoning energy transition, rapid digital transformation, and the evolution of chemicals in everyday products.
Research
Our Facilities
Institutes & Offices
We foster and sustain public trust in our work through our commitment to independence, rigor, and transparency. Importantly, we share the knowledge we create for the public good.
Chemical Insights Research Institute
Promoting human health through research and awareness of the potential risks of chemical pollutants
Digital Safety Research Institute
Developing new frameworks for data privacy, cybersecurity, trustworthy software/AI, and assured autonomy
Electrochemical Safety Research Institute
Advancing safer design and deployment of energy storage and energy generation through science
Fire Safety Research Institute
Dedicated to addressing the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers
Materials Discovery Research Institute
Working to develop and deploy new materials with the potential to address current global safety challenges
Office of Research Experiences & Education
Building the future of safety science through STEM education resources and programs
Advisory Board to the Chief Research Officer
The Advisory Board to the Chief Research Officer guides our research institutes and offices in leading their expansion and their collective impact on society.
Funding scientific discovery
GEM Fellowships at ULRI-ULSE
GEM Fellows at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement have the opportunity to help in our mission to build a safer and more sustainable world.
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