Research
Our research environment promotes respect, collaboration, student experience, innovation and impact to deliver excellence through diversity.
We conduct innovative research in fundamental and applied areas that have significant impact on the nation’s technology priorities for the benefit of society.
Our Research
Our primary research thrusts are corrosion and electrochemistry; structural materials; electronic, magnetic and optical properties of materials; and soft materials. Core strengths in materials synthesis, characterization, and computation and materials informatics underpin and integrate these research areas. Our track record of success with government and private-sector funding sources positions us to play an active role in translating fundamental research results into real-world applications.
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Corrosion and Electrochemistry
Our research groups tackle real-world corrosion issues that resist easy solutions
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Structural Materials
We pioneer research in aluminum and magnesium alloys and advance the state-of-the-art in materials for extreme environments
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Electronic Magnetic Optical Properties
Our research makes modern computation and communication possible
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Soft Materials
We study and develop soft materials to solve challenges in sustainability and health
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Nanoscale Materials Characterization Facility
Sophisticated microscopy and materials characterization instrumentation from standard scales down to the atomic level
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Advanced Materials Synthesis NSF REU Site
A unique opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in a summer research program in advanced materials synthesis
