Research
Housed in the Nanoscale Material Science and Engineering Building building on campus and being comprised of multiple disciples and faculty from across campus, the Materials Science and Engineering program is uniquely positioned to provide students with a state-of-the-art research environment.
Research Areas
Biological Materials and Devices
Biological materials are natural substances from living organisms used in medicine
and biotechnology. Biological devices are engineered tools that interact with or mimic
biological systems for diagnosis, treatment, or support.
Energy Materials and Devices
Energy materials are substances designed to generate, store, or transfer energy
efficiently, such as in batteries, fuel cells, or solar cells. Energy devices use
these materials to convert, store, or manage energy for applications like power generation,
storage, and transmission.
Mechanical and Structral Materials
Mechanical and structural materials are engineered substances designed to withstand
forces, provide support, and maintain integrity under stress. They are used in construction,
transportation, and machinery for their strength, durability, and stability.
Microelectronic-Photonics Materials and Devices
Microelectronic photonics combines electronics and photonics at microscopic scales
to control and manipulate light and electrical signals. Devices in this field, such
as photodetectors, lasers, and optical modulators, enable high-speed communication,
sensing, and data processing.
Nanoscale Materials and Devices
Nanoscale materials are substances engineered at the nanometer scale, exhibiting
unique physical and chemical properties due to their size. Nanoscale devices use these
materials to perform functions in fields like electronics, medicine, and energy with
high precision and efficiency.
Materials Modeling
Materials modeling involves using computational methods to simulate and predict
the behavior, properties, and structure of materials at various scales. It helps researchers
design new materials and understand how they perform under different conditions without
extensive physical experiments.
The Nanoscale Material Science and Engineering Building, home to the Materials Science
and Engineering program.
Research Centers
As a leading research university, the University of Arkansas is home to many research centers, institutes and core facilities.Explore Our Building

Student Research
Our research archive includes examples of student research in each of the MSEN disciplines and highlights work in our REU program.View Research