CoRE is a unique partnership of three organizations that bring together unique skills to solve a critical gap in the rapidly growing renewable energy economy.

UB Department of Materials Design and Innovation (MDI)

Uses the power of materials informatics and artificial intelligence to rapidly identify solutions to complex questions.

Clean Production Action (CPA)

Provides proven tools and effective collaborations for reducing chemical footprints and increasing the use of safer chemicals, materials, and products.

Niagara Share


Brings a deep network of diverse stakeholders engaged in advancing a regenerative materials economy.

Leadership Team

Krishna Rajan, Sc.D.

Erich Bloch Chair, Department of Materials Design and Innovation
University at Buffalo: The State University of New York
mdi.buffalo.edu

Alexandra McPherson

Principal, Niagara Share (Buffalo)
www.NiagaraShare.org

Mark Rossi, Ph.D

Executive Director, Clean Production Action (Boston)
www.CleanProduction.org

Chitra Rajan, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President of Research Advancement
University at Buffalo: The State University of New York
www.buffalo.edu/research.html