Sustainability is at the core of our work - we are dedicated to accelerating the acquisition of fundamental knowledge and workforce training required to develop new materials for sustainable technologies, including innovations in energy-efficient electronics, efficient light-harvesting energy sources and energy storage devices...
Beyond understanding fundamental properties of complex natural systems, MSE plays a crucial role in improving lives by advancing the development of cutting-edge electronic, optical, magnetoelectronic, and bioelectronic devices...
UC Santa Cruz is at the forefront of materials science, exploring new materials that pave the way for sustainable future technologies. Our program stands at the intersection of physics, chemistry, earth and planetary sciences, and electrical and computer engineering, creating a unique, interdisciplinary nexus to push the boundaries of scientific understanding.