Everything is made of something.
Making a more sustainable and healthier world starts with imagining new materials. Everything from renewable energy to medical devices to consumer electronics can be advanced by improving the materials they are made from.
Our Programs
Studying the properties of materials and their applications is ideal for those who are excited to work at the forefront of industries like electronics, energy, and healthcare.
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Build a strong foundation through hands-on labs, modern facilities, and a senior research or design experience.
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Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
A one-year, non-thesis degree focused on industry-ready skills and applied learning.
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Master of Science (M.S.)
A two-year, thesis-based program centered on research, specialization, and academic rigor.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Advanced, interdisciplinary research training for students pursuing original contributions to the field.
Strategic Areas of Research
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Bioinspired Materials and Systems
Bioinspired composites, engineered protein films for adhesion, lubrication and sensing applications, molecular tools for in-vitro and in-vivo imaging, and biomaterials for tissue engineering and drug delivery.
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Electronics and Photonics
Oxide semiconductors, 3D integration, materials beyond silicon, high K and low K dielectrics, plasmonics, spintronics and multiferroics.
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Energy Production and Storage
Photocatalysis, photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, phononics, batteries and supercapacitors.
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Green Technologies
We have targeted green composites and new systems for CO2 capture and conversion as areas of future growth.
News Highlights
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Where the Beam Points Next: Autonomous Experiments Take Shape at CHESS
An X-ray experiment at Cornell recently did something unusual: It decided for itself where to take its next measurement.
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Alum’s company creates tech for pain-free tattoos
A company founded by a Cornell doctoral alum is using microneedle technology to create a pain-free tattoo experience.
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Cell biochemistry beyond membranes: The physics of condensates
Cornell physics researchers have developed a new framework for studying how biomolecular condensates form and dissolve in cells.
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Topological Materials Could Shrink Chip Interconnects
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Researchers break light symmetry with simple materials
Light typically interacts with a material the same way whether it enters through the front or the back. Cornell researchers have demonstrated a simple route to breaking that symmetry, with possibilities for photonics and quantum information processing.