Andrew Houck, national leader in quantum technology, appointed Princeton University dean of engineering : Read more Read more Senior thesis spotlight: Thomas Verrill '25 : Read more A ‘high-risk but well-defined’ idea to push the boundaries of quantum computing Read more Alice Kunin named a Beckman Young Investigator : Read more Read more Princeton will lead U.S. effort to design better chips for wireless communication : Read more Kaushik Sengupta to direct the joint government-industry effort Read more New Ph.D. program leverages Princeton’s broad strength in materials science and engineering : Read more Read more 1 / 5 Start animation ▶ ︎ ︎ Areas of Research The mission of the Princeton Materials Institute (PMI) is to bring together scholars across disciplines to develop materials-based solutions to pressing global challenges and to educate the next generation of leaders in materials science and engineering. We enable and grow synergies and collaborations across campus that lead to breakthrough scientific and technological innovations. We are unique in our ability to combine world-leading facilities with fundamental academic research while working closely with industry, government laboratories, and other academic institutions. Advanced Manufacturing and Integration for Scalable Structures Living and Soft Materials Natural and Engineered Materials for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Optical Materials and Light Matter Interactions Quantum Materials Science Partnership A primary objective of the Institute to stimulate interaction and collaboration with industry, government and academic institutions. Our joint research efforts are focused around five areas: Advanced Manufacturing and Integration for Scalable Structures; Natural and Engineered Materials for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability; Living and Soft Materials; Optical Materials and Light Matter Interactions; and Quantum Materials Science. Proposal and Project Administration The business office partners with traditional departments and the larger research community across the University to support and advance the mission of the Institute by providing expertise in the area of research administration amongst others. Learn more about Proposal and Project Administration Princeton University is one of the premier locations world-wide for materials science and education due to its unique integration of long-term, curiosity-driven research and high-impact innovation and engagement with industry. Education The Princeton Materials Institute (PMI) offers a formal undergraduate program leading to a Minor in Materials Science and Engineering, in which students take a combination of core courses within the Institute, accompanied by electives offered by affiliated departments, and participate in research with the Institute's faculty. At the graduate level, the Institute offers a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, as well as joint Ph.D. degree programs with participating academic departments. MSE Undergraduate Program : Learn More Learn More MSE Graduate Programs : Learn More Learn More Core Facilities The Princeton Materials Institute (PMI) operates the Imaging and Analysis Center (IAC) and the Micro/Nanofabrication Center (MNFC), two large scale multi-user central research facilities at Princeton University. Both facilities are professionally staffed, offer extensive training, and are open to all members of the Princeton community as well as external users. Core Facilities : Learn More The Imaging and Analysis Center (IAC) and the Micro/Nanofabrication Center (MNFC) Learn More
