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
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