• In addition to learning mathematical, scientific, communication, and problem-solving fundamentals, students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering will also elect to take core courses covering topics such as nanomaterials, biomaterials, materials forensics, nuclear materials, metallics, ceramics, and microelectronics. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering has 5 research focus areas, which include: Nanomaterials, Electronic/Optical/Magnetic Materials, Theory and Modeling of Materials, Structural Materials, Soft Materials/Biomaterials, and Energy Materials.

  • Materials science and engineering deals with the behavior of any material and its relationship to structure on all levels: atomic structure, nanostructure, microstructure, and macrostructure. Structure determines the properties of matter: how materials act, how materials react, and how materials function in different environments. Through an understanding of these structure-property relationships, materials scientists and engineers can develop new materials or adapt existing ones to meet the design and economic requirements that ultimately advance industry, technology, and society.