Materials science and engineering research
Craft tomorrow’s world: Make an impact with materials science and engineering.
Materials science and engineering students at ASU are trailblazers
History
The materials science and engineering (MSE) program at Arizona State University (ASU) was officially launched in 1984, marking the beginning of a robust commitment to advancing materials science through academic and research excellence.
Research
Faculty members and students in the materials science and engineering program at ASU are developing new materials with properties capable of combating critical issues like climate change.
Research areas
Research conducted in aerospace and mechanical engineering covers everything from developing new aviation technologies to investigating thermodynamics and structural mechanics.
Catalytic materials
Our faculty members study how to efficiently run chemical processes such as ammonia synthesis and waste recycling.
Computational materials
MSE faculty members use computational tools, methods and simulations to design, analyze and understand materials’ properties.
Imaging and electron microscopy
Faculty members and students explore the structure, composition, and properties of materials at micro- to atomic scales
Ionics
We’re creating novel energy storage, conversion and sensing technologies.
Low-dimensional materials
MSE faculty members and students are studying the unique physical, electrical, optical and mechanical properties of nanoscale materials.
Materials for energy and environmental applications
Our faculty members are engineering materials to address challenges in energy generation, storage, conversion and environmental sustainability.
Nanomaterials synthesis and characterization
Our faculty members study methods to precisely control nanomaterials size, shape, structure, and composition, directly influencing their properties and applications.
Semiconducting Engineering and Processing
We’re studying materials that underpin modern electronics, optoelectronics and emerging quantum technologies.
Education
The world needs innovative solutions, and materials science holds the key. We’re training the next generation of materials scientists and engineers to develop groundbreaking materials that will address global challenges and improve lives.
Related degrees
Materials science and engineering (BSE)
In the materials engineering program at ASU, you’re not just a student; we train you to develop materials of the future, to be a creator, an inventor, an entrepreneur and a problem-solver.
Materials science and engineering (MS, Online MS, and PhD)
At ASU, approximately 85 faculty members with diverse backgrounds in engineering, physics, and chemistry help advise graduate students, offering a diverse view of the depth and breadth of the materials science program.
Accelerated master’s materials science and engineering program (BSE-MS)
To help save time and money, the accelerated materials science and engineering program (BSE-MS) provides students with an opportunity to enroll in graduate coursework ahead of time, allowing them to obtain a bachelor’s and master’s degree within five years.
Our faculty members
The materials science and engineering at ASU is home to several distinguished faculty members conducting impactful research in various areas of materials science, and have received prestigious recognitions including the National Academy of Inventors, National Academy of Sciences, Presidential Early Career in Science and Engineering, NSF Career, and various national and internal awards.