The University of Oregon has a history of materials science education and research through the Materials Science Institute. Our faculty receive millions of dollars in funding to investigate solutions to some of society’s most pressing problems, from decarbonization to clean energy production and storage.
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MATERIALS SCIENCE RESEARCH FACULTY
Research Across Disciplines
The Materials Science and Technology program is interdisciplinary by nature, bringing together faculty from the Physics and Chemistry and Biochemistry departments who collaborate across disciplines. Our faculty founded the Materials Science Institute and the Oregon Center for Electrochemistry, both of which have been instrumental in launching technology careers and leading innovative research in materials science. Our affiliated centers and institutes include:
Research Facilities
Modern research instrumentation is an integral part of cutting-edge science. Our faculty and students conduct research in world-class materials characterization and advanced fabrication facilities.
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PHYSICS — Alum Manju Bangalore grew up in the small rural Oregon town of Tangent, population 700. This small town didn’t stop Bangalore from having big dreams at a young age. At four years old, she wanted to become an astronaut. Her parents — immigrants from South India who work in agriculture — encouraged her dream. In 2027, at 29, she will be one of the youngest South Asian women to travel to space.
MATHEMATICS - The University of Oregon Department of Mathematics is hosting the AMC 10 and AMC 8 math competitions this year. The AMC 10 (for 10th graders) will be held in November in University Hall and AMC8 planned for late January.
COMPUTER SCIENCES, EARTH SCIENCES - Three University of Oregon faculty members will take their research abroad for the 2026-2027 academic year, serving as cultural and academic ambassadors for the United States, after receiving Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards. Since 1950, the UO has produced 320 Fulbright scholars and 286 Fulbright students, while welcoming 198 international scholars and 109 international students.
