The UF Department of Materials Science and Engineering engages in research spurring innovations across a number of fields including: computing, energy, manufacturing, medicine and transportation. These innovations are brought about by ongoing research into the study of materials and engineering. Everything Americans use is composed of materials, from computer chips to flexible concrete skyscrapers
, from plastic bags to artificial hips, from optical cables to automobiles. Materials science and engineering involves making materials reliable and useful to mankind. This is accomplished through design, processing and analysis of materials having controlled compositions, microstructures and properties. The educational programs of the department deal with the scientific and engineering aspects of the structure, properties, synthesis/processing/manufacturing and application of materials. We are very involved in developing new materials that address critical issues facing society including energy, sustainability and health care. Because graduates in materials science and engineering are challenged to be general practitioners and specialists, the department provides the necessary balance between the fundamental and technical aspects of the field in all specialties. The department stands among the best materials, metallurgy and ceramics departments in the nation, with current research expenditures of over $10 million a year from external contracts and grants. With the firm belief that research is teaching, students are involved in almost every research and development project. The department currently has 39 active faculty members (and growing), with 72 Master’s Degree students, 111 Ph.D. students, over 300 undergraduates and nearly two dozen technical and support staff. Office hours: 8:30am- 4:30pm
Advising hours: 9:00am- 4:00pm
