The research area of glass focuses on the study of the properties, structure, and behavior of various types of glasses, such as silicate glasses, oxide glasses, and metallic glasses. This research field encompasses a wide range of scientific disciplines, including materials science, physics, chemistry, and engineering. Researchers in this area investigate the composition, processing, and properties of glass materials to develop new glass types with specific functionalities for a variety of applications, including in electronics, optics, construction, and healthcare. Key research topics in this area include glass forming processes, structure-property relationships, defects and impurities in glass, and the development of advanced glass materials with tailored properties.