University of California, Irvine

Program Information

Degree Offered

Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering

Program Description:

Materials Science and Engineering Program
Areas of Emphasis:

Smart and Multifunctional Materials – fundamental research addressing the molecular structure and materials design of novel multifunctional materials for applications across different scientific disciplines, including nanoelectronics, propulsion, lightweight structures, energy, active systems, and medicine

Electronic and Optical Materials – state-of-the-art materials research for nanoelectronic, display, photonic and microelectronic devices; additional efforts include advanced device packaging and manufacturing, and the related materials integration issues

Fuel Cell and Energy System Materials – research with new materials, novel topologies and degradation mechanisms of materials utilized in emerging energy systems, including solid oxide fuel cells and advanced turbine systems. Thin film, nanocrystalline, and proton conducting electrolytes, mixed conducting and nanostructured electrodes; interface dynamics and electrocatalysis; thermochemical and themomechanical stability

Nanostructured and Ultra Fine-Grained Materials – synthesis of nanostructured and ultra fine-grained materials using various techniques, such as atomic- level manipulation, cryomilling, ECAP (equal channel angular pressing), electrodeposition, chemical vapor deposition, and self-assembly; investigating the mechanical properties of bulk nanocrystalline materials; exploring the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of nanotubes, nanowires, and nanocrystals

Materials Characterization and Microanalysis – basic research to understand fundamental links between atomic/molecular structures, synthesis and functional properties of emerging materials; engineered surfaces, interfaces, and nanostructures

International Student Requirements:

Students whose primary language is not English are required to take the TOEFL exam. Minimum scores as are follows: 550 pBT, 213 cBT, 80 iBT.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above