MSc in Materials Science in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Master of Science in Materials Science equips students with comprehensive scientific education, state-of-the-art research experiences, and engineering competencies essential for diverse academic and industrial careers. Faculty and students collaborate on research projects within Kent State's affiliated departments and the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, exploring areas like liquid crystal development and molecular engineering, characteristics of liquid crystals and similar advanced materials, biological applications of lyotropic liquid crystals, opto-electronic systems, and nanoscale science and technologies. These key research areas naturally span multiple disciplines.
Program Learning Objectives

Upon completing this program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

Achieve in-depth comprehension of soft material science fundamentals and utilize knowledge about the physical and chemical characteristics of innovative soft materials and devices, including liquid crystals, polymers, colloids, and active matter systems.
Develop proficiency in communicating scientific findings through research papers, journal articles, poster sessions, and verbal presentations.
Implement learned concepts to create novel soft materials, formulate new theoretical frameworks, and engineer cutting-edge devices based on liquid crystal technology.