Research at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering has innovative researchers, state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative research environment capable of addressing technological and societal challenges both now and in the future.
Research areas
Our researchers work on e.g. further development of solar cells, development of sustainable energy storage with organic nanomaterials, development of magnetic materials, improvement of biomaterials that can be used in hard tissue applications or as drug delivery systems, to name a few.
Read more about what research is conducted on the respective research division's page.
Our Divisions
Applied Materials Science
We conduct teaching and research, most of which consists of experimental activities. We often collaborate with both Swedish and international academic and industrial partners.
Applied Mechanics
We conduct research in the field of mechanics of materials and structures, and teach in the civil engineering programme and courses in solid mechanics.
Biomedical Engineering
The mission of the division is to foster a dynamic teaching and research environment that is internationally recognised for its excellence in linking basic research with clinical application.
Microsystems Technology
Microsystems Engineering is an interdisciplinary extension of microelectronics and spans areas such as mechanics, optics, electromagnetism and fluid mechanics. The division conducts both research and teaching.
Nanotechnology and Functional Materials
Research topics include nanocellulose for biomedical applications, sustainable electrical energy storage, nanosafety and biocompatibility, and the mesoporous magnesium carbonate Upsalite.
Solar Cell Technology
The division´s research spans a wide range from fundamental physics, chemistry and electronics to materials science applications such as thin film technology, materials development and process engineering.
Solid State Physics
The division conducts research on magnetic materials and materials for energy efficiency and environmental applications. The research at the division is related to energy and environmental issues as well as life science applications.
