Dr. Shafirovich's primary research interests are in the area of heterogeneous combustion, specifically, in energetic materials and combustion synthesis. Dr. Shafirovich's recent and current research projects, sponsored by Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA and industry, include several topics such as gas generators, green propellants, combustion synthesis of ultrahigh-temperature ceramics and intermetallics, and combustion-based methods for the fabrication of materials and structures on the Moon and Mars.