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Materials Science explores the fundamental principles behind various material types and how processing, structure, and properties interconnect. Research spans biomaterials, ceramics, metals, polymers, composites, electronic materials, energy materials, and thin films. Brown University's Materials Science program fosters innovation by uncovering and utilizing novel materials essential for addressing pressing challenges in energy, infrastructure, and security. This field advances materials with enhanced properties and performance by examining how processing techniques influence atomic-scale structures and, ultimately, material functionality. Simply put, materials science drives technological progress.
Brown's materials research initiative thrives, with faculty members actively engaged in or leading projects in mechanical behavior, electronic materials processing, bio-materials, and beyond. Cutting-edge processing and characterization facilities, paired with a collaborative research environment, define the strengths of our materials research team.