Academic Programs
We offer an undergraduate major, two minors, a master of science degree and a doctoral degree.
RESEARCH AREAS
- Electronic Materials
- Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Materials
- Self-Assembly of Materials
- Thin Film Materials
- Materials Characterization
- Polymers and Composites
- Biological and Biomedical Materials
- Photovoltaics
- Photonic Materials
- Nanomaterials

WHY MAJOR IN MATERIALS SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING?
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.
Recent News
Prof. Kayser appointed to IUPAC’s Young Observers program
Laure Kayser, assistant professor, is a member of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) 2023 class of Young Observers.
Srikanth Pilla Named Director of Center for Composite Materials
Leading expert in advanced lightweighting and sustainable composites will join UD August 1, 2023.
Activating fine-touch sensation
UD Engineering’s Laure Kayser received a Beckman Young Investigator award to support her research on assistive soft robotics and tactile displays.