Materials Matter

Everything we see and use is made from materials derived from the earth, and advanced materials are essential to nearly every modern technology.

Materials Science and Engineering is the broad interdisciplinary field that uses the principles of physics, chemistry, biology and engineering to develop better, safer and more sustainable materials. Materials engineers study the structures and properties of all types of materials – metals, polymers, ceramics, semiconductors and composites – and develop new ways to make them using nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing techniques.

Materials engineers play a vital role in solving today’s most challenging energy and environmental problems, and the outlook for materials science engineers is incredibly promising. The job sector of materials science engineers is expected to see substantial growth in the coming decades with developments in the field of nanotechnology and in the use of biomedical materials, high-performance textiles, composites and sustainable materials. With a materials science and engineering degree from the University of Delaware, you will be poised for success in industries that impact societal needs in energy, the environment and biomedicine as well as other consumer needs such as semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.