Gain the skills to develop innovative, high-performance materials in biomedicine, electronic device processing and many other areas.<br><br>The Stevens materials science and engineering Ph.D. program combines a renowned faculty and world-class facilities in a unique environment infused with an entrepreneurial ethos. Here, youll have the freedom and resources to pursue the research avenues that interest you most. Youll graduate primed for success in a broad range of industries that require the design of electronics, alternative energy sources and biomedical solutions. Our alumni are highly sought-after by universities, corporations and government institutions.<br><br>The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science offers dynamic opportunities to explore leading-edge research within a close community of faculty mentors. You'll be able to study under a faculty mentor in the area that you find most exciting:<br><br> Self-assembly of organic semiconductors for improved solar collection efficiency<br><br>Structural and chemical surface modification for antimicrobial surfaces on biomedical devices<br><br>Nanostructured optical fibers for thermal energy harvesting and sensing in harsh environments<br><br>New battery materials and microstructures for energy storage