Areas of research in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering spans a diverse set of intellectual disciplines.
An award from the American Chemical Society’s Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering recognizes the Northwestern-Dow collaboration spearheaded by Professor John Torkelson to develop recyclable durable crosslinked polymers while advancing the material’s commercial applications.
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Developed by Professor Samuel Stupp, giant ‘giga’ assemblies of different molecules enable novel materials and supercharge neurons.
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Water-activated nanoparticles developed by Professors Nathan Gianneschi and Omar Farha absorb deadly toxins faced by soldiers and farmers.
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The latest round awards more than $2 million to 8 Northwestern projects as part of the Ryan Family’s $35 million commitment to high-impact research, including one project with work from Professor John Rogers.
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Strong interdisciplinary research is a hallmark of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern. Collaborations include most other Northwestern engineering and science departments, the Feinberg School of Medicine, and national laboratories, especially nearby Argonne National Laboratory, which includes the Advanced Photon Source and the Center for Nanoscale Materials.
Our department offers MS and PhD degrees in Materials Science and Engineering, and partners with the Department of Mechanical Engineering on the Joint Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. Research is central to our students’ education, and faculty place a strong emphasis on mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students.
Materials Science and Engineering students and faculty have access to cutting-edge research facilities.
Our award-winning faculty members oversee and participate in several research centers at Northwestern.
Find emergency numbers, safety contacts, and key resources for working safely in Materials Science and Engineering labs.
