Research in Materials Science

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We have experts in established and emerging themes in materials science. Our research activities are strategically focused on three core areas to tackle problems in industry and society.

As a research-intensive University, our research in the field of materials science is conducted by world-leading academics within their respective specialisms.

Within Materials Science Lancaster, we focus on the themes of Biomaterials and Devices, Molecular Scale Electronics and Sustainable Energy Materials, which exploit our cross-disciplinary strengths to provide innovative and rigorous outputs across the spectrum of novel material manufacture and development.

We currently finalising our research aims and objectives, so please check back soon to find out more information about our research themes.

Our themes