Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Welcome to the World’s Premier Materials Science and Engineering Program
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Research and Impact
Inventing Tomorrow's Materials Today
DMSE researchers push materials design and engineering boundaries to tackle global challenges. They develop efficient energy storage systems to accelerate the clean energy transition, advanced biomaterials for medical treatments, and lightweight, strong materials for greener transportation and infrastructure.
Our Material World
DMSE undertakes groundbreaking research in nanotechnology, biomaterials, and energy materials, leading to societal advancements in sustainable energy, medical applications, and manufacturing.
Our Material World
DMSE undertakes groundbreaking research in nanotechnology, biomaterials, and energy materials, leading to societal advancements in sustainable energy, medical applications, and manufacturing.
Published Research
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DMSE faculty, students, and postdocs consistently publish cutting-edge research papers in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the global scientific community’s knowledge and paving the way for transformative technological advancements.
Reconfigurable all-dielectric metalens with diffraction-limited performance
Proved that you don’t need mechanical movement to change the focus of a lens. Instead, a transparent “metalens” changes the way it interacts with infrared light when it undergoes heat-based phase transformation. To see objects far and near, one would simply heat the material using microheaters.
Traditional glass-based optical lenses need mechanical motion to focus on objects. The knobs or other components used for this purpose add unwanted bulk to imaging instruments and are prone to wear and tear.
Because it doesn’t require bulky mechanical elements, the metalens may enable miniature and lighter imaging systems in a variety of devices—from drones to night-vision goggles.
Education
Undergraduate
Undergraduates delve into the fundamental principles of materials and how they’re used in various industries.
Graduate
Graduate students explore, collaborate, and excel in a convivial, rigorous learning environment.
Our Faculty
The DMSE faculty is a group of accomplished researchers and educators who drive innovation. With expertise spanning areas such as nanotechnology, computational materials design, and microscopy, they are shaping the future of materials science and engineering.
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