Featured Technologies & IP Portfolio

DRM’s innovation portfolio is built on advanced technologies originally developed at NASA, with the potential for further development in commercial and mission-driven applications. These systems provide high-impact solutions for space missions and advanced manufacturing.

Thermocapillary-Driven Molten Oxide Electrochemical Reduction (Patent pending; NASA granted rights to inventors)

This innovative molten oxide electrochemical process uses Marangoni-driven transport and controlled wetting to efficiently produce metals and oxygen from metal-oxide ores and lunar regolith under vacuum or reduced-pressure conditions. Unlike traditional molten oxide electrolysis systems that rely on bulk transport, this breakthrough technology creates a thermocapillary-driven electrochemical environment in which surface-adhered thin films act as active reaction zones. This design significantly increases the electrochemically active surface area, allows precise control over product transportation, enables partial separation of metal products, and supports quick release and collection of pure gaseous oxygen. Consequently, it provides a highly effective and scalable solution for resource extraction both on Earth and in space.

Gas-Controlled Sintering & High-Strength Materials Processing (currently under NASA review)

Innovative processing techniques use controlled atmospheres to produce high-strength materials with improved microstructural uniformity and fewer defects. This new method overcomes the limitations of traditional high-temperature sintering and curing by creating fully dense, defect-free materials with consistent mechanical properties, suitable for high-value industries such as advanced ceramics (Al2O3, ZrO2, SiC), refractories (MgO, mullite), nuclear fuels (UO2, MOX pellets), and energy devices like solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC).

Ambient-Temperature CO₂-to-O₂ Electrochemical Conversion Systems (currently under NASA review)

Electrochemical platforms enable the direct conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into oxygen and solid carbon under near-ambient conditions. This technology has the potential to transform life support systems, decarbonization efforts, and closed-loop environmental control systems. A proprietary catalyst design prevents carbon fouling, and continuous electrolyte flow removes loosely bound carbon, maintaining high current densities and ongoing operation over extended periods.

Why DRM?

Precision Engineering. First-Principles Thinking. Mission-Level Impact.

DeepTech Research & Multiphysics (DRM) delivers first-principles engineering solutions for high-stakes, physics-constrained systems. Founded by Dr. Jesus Dominguez, a former NASA Principal Investigator, DRM translates NASA-grade research into deployable technologies across energy, space, and advanced manufacturing.

First-Principles Engineering

Physics-based modeling grounded in transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry—eliminating reliance on empirical approximations.

NASA Heritage

Technologies derived from NASA programs, including ECLSS and ISRU, validated under mission-critical constraints.

Multiphysics Digital Twins

Coupled simulations across EM, thermal, fluid, and electrochemical domains to accelerate design and reduce risk.

Rapid Deployment

From concept to implementation, with reduced iteration cycles and accelerated engineering validation.

Proprietary Innovation

Advanced IP portfolio, including a unique, efficient electrochemical process for producing metals and oxygen from metal-oxide feedstocks, including lunar regolith. .

Cross-Domain Expertise

Integrated solutions across energy, aerospace, and materials systems beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.