"Happy accident" uncovers transport process of atoms over 2D spaces : Read more PMI faculty Leslie M. Schoop and Sanfeng Wu's discovery could have exciting implications for the synthesis of 2D materials and for unlocking new device functionalities. Read more Inch by inch, this machine is leading soft robotics to a more energy efficient future : Read more PMI's Minjie Chen, Naveen Verma, James Sturm are among leaders of eViper project. Read more Priestley elected APS Fellow : Read more PMI faculty Rodney Priestley, an expert in advanced materials, has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society. Read more Former PMI director William B. Russel dies at 77 : Read more Groundbreaking engineer, cherished mentor, and tireless dean, 1945-2023 Read more Jaffé wins 2023 Dean for Research Distinguished Innovation Award : Read more Jaffé and Shan Huang lauded for work on per and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) 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 Certificate 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 joint PhD degree programs with participating academic departments. MSE Undergraduate Program : Learn More Learn More Joint Ph.D. Degree Program : 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
