| Acronym | Meaning |
| DTC | Differential Thermal Calorimetry |
| ESCPM | Electrochemical Scanning Probe Microscopy |
| NLM | Nonlinear Mapping |
| MOLIERE (V5) | Microwave Observation LIne Estn. And Retrieval |
| BESB | Biological Environmental Specimen Banking |
| SDSL | Site-directed Spin Labeling |
| ASW | Acoustic Surface Wave Measurements |
| DCRF | Die Casting Research Foundation |
| COED | Computer Optimized Experimental Design |
| GVFF | Generalized Valence Force Field |