Northwestern University · United States
Materials Science and Engineering
Northwestern University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the first of its kind globally, offers graduate programs leading to Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The program focuses on diverse areas within materials science, including nanomaterials, biomaterials, electronic materials, metals, ceramics, and polymers.
Research and applications span across energy, sustainability, medicine, and additive manufacturing. The department emphasizes strong interdisciplinary and collaborative research, working with other engineering and science departments, the Feinberg School of Medicine, and national laboratories like Argonne National Laboratory.