Materials Science

Explore the Materials Science Program

The Materials Science Program offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees to qualified students interested in interdisciplinary programs that emphasize the synthesis, characterization and utilization of nanoscale materials. Students learn about the interplay of structure, processing, characterization, and properties of materials with useful applications. Our faculty members are active collaborators with research and development groups located around the world, and are experienced in managing research projects with practical results. Our graduates work in research, engineering and process development positions in a variety of fields. We welcome inquiries from prospective students and collaborators interested in the Materials Science Program and its resources.

Programs of Study

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Minors

Materials Science (Minor)

Daniel Sixon

Conducting Vision Research as a Computer Science Major

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Anthony Bilodeau

5 Things I Learned by Being Passionate about Aerospace Engineering at UNH

Anthony '26, a mechanical engineering major, talks about all he has learned by taking part in aerospace engineering student organizations, conferences and networking through UNH. Read more from Anthony's 5 Things I Learned blog here.
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Pedro Doukas '26

Day in the Life as a Mechanical Engineering Student

Read Pedro Doukas' "Day in the Life" as a Mechanical Engineering student presenting the research he did through the UNH John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center at the UCLA McNair Conference.
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Tatum Vansickle '25

Mechanical Engineering Student Interns at the Mount Washington Cog Railway

Tatum Vansickle is a senior Mechanical Engineering student who gained valuable, hands-on experience as an intern at the Mount Washington Cog Railway this summer.
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Ashley Baker

Mathematics student takes her passion for teaching to the classroom

Ashley Baker, who completed her undergraduate degree in Mathematics at UNH, is now completing her internship in a high school classroom in the area as she completes her accelerated master's program. Below, she speaks about her decision to pursue teaching and the benefits of being a student in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at UNH.
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