At the intersection of physics, chemistry, and engineering, materials science research in the College is helping define the future of technology and industry. Faculty are designing new materials with groundbreaking applications in energy storage, electronics, and sustainability. These innovations promise to transform industries and power the next generation of technological advancements, from renewable energy to wearable tech.
Materials science
Research stories
2026 Gill Symposium to honor leading researchers behind GLP-1 and incretin biology breakthroughs
On September 23rd, the 2026 Gill Symposium on Incretin Biology at the Center of Obesity and Related Disease Management will take place in the Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union.... Read more about 2026 Gill Symposium to honor leading researchers behind GLP-1 and incretin biology breakthroughs
IU senior Afia Zeeshan maps out her pathway to pre-med/pre-health
For Afia Zeeshan ’26, the path to medicine in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington has combined rigorous academics, hands-on research, and global experiences to buil... Read more about IU senior Afia Zeeshan maps out her pathway to pre-med/pre-health
Chemistry’s Georgescu group awarded Dept. Of Energy Early Career Research Program award
The Department of Energy (DoE) has awarded an Early Career Research Program (ECRP) award to the Georgescu group, headed by Alexandru B. Georgescu, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry... Read more about Chemistry’s Georgescu group awarded Dept. Of Energy Early Career Research Program award
Morphable materials: Researchers coax nanoparticles to reconfigure themselves
A view into how nanoscale building blocks can rearrange into different organized structures on command is now possible with an approach that combines an electron microscope, a small sample holder w... Read more about Morphable materials: Researchers coax nanoparticles to reconfigure themselves
