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Materials engineering pushes us to explore and create innovative materials by examining the composition, characteristics, and functionality of fundamental resources that shape our world. Breakthroughs in this field frequently drive transformative technologies that reshape our daily lives. The MMaterialsEng program provides comprehensive knowledge of materials development, creation, and application, while also fostering leadership abilities. The University aims to elevate your professional trajectory by enhancing both your technical expertise and business acumen. Companies are actively seeking professionals with these competencies across manufacturing, energy sectors, materials refinement and fabrication, as well as innovative metal applications. The MMaterialsEng curriculum blends instructional coursework with essential research components, allowing you to select either a focused research project or a collection of independent research work. There's growing industry demand for researchers who incorporate Māori and indigenous wisdom into their projects, whether developing sustainable energy materials (like plant-based fibers or biomass-derived graphite) or recovering precious metals from industrial byproducts. Students can specialize in: biomaterials engineering, sustainable energy materials, or cutting-edge materials manufacturing techniques.