材料科学与工程

专业介绍

At UCLA MSE, we are building an open, collaborative, and forward-looking department where great ideas have real-world impact. Over the past year, our community—students, staff, and faculty—has leaned into our goals of transparency, inclusivity, and shared purpose. The result is a stronger culture and the confidence to address the challenges of tomorrow.

Our research spans energy and sustainability; semiconductors and quantum materials; lightweight structural materials; bio- and soft materials; and advanced manufacturing. We use computations to simulate, characterize and predict the structure and properties of materials. In our academic program, we pair rigorous fundamentals with hands-on discovery, encouraging our students to cross boundaries, work in teams, and tackle high-value problems for society and industry. Whether your passion is clean energy, microelectronics, computer modeling or next-generation materials-by-design, you will find mentors, facilities, and partners to help you thrive.

Creating a positive student experience is central to our mission. We are expanding opportunities for undergraduate research, strengthening graduate mentoring, and building industry-aligned capstone projects and internship opportunities. For our PhD community, we are focusing on recruitment, support, and professional development so students can explore the next BIG THING—for example, materials for extreme conditions.

None of this happens without people. We are investing in faculty growth and engagement, modernizing our administrative operations to be efficient and service-oriented, and celebrating the many achievements of our faculty and students. For the latest from UCLA MSE, please look at our newsletters. Most importantly, we aspire to a culture where respect, accountability, and generosity are the norm. I invite you to explore our programs, visit our labs, and meet our community. We’d be delighted to welcome you to UCLA.