Engineered Microwaves Might Fight Epilepsy, Pain, and Parkinson’s
The team's novel system stops seizures by temporarily suppressing neurons that are firing excessively.
The Revolution Is Here
The materials of the next generation are taking shape here and you are the scientist who will oversee this shift forward. That is just what you will be prepared to do as you learn from an internationally recognized faculty, all while developing breakthrough materials and processes that impact everyday life. From applications of new materials to modifications of existing ones, the world demands your talents to shape metals, semiconductors and biopolymers. Materials is education, it's inspiration, and it's leading to a future that is waiting for you.
MSE Talks Spring Speakers
MSE will have the great honor of hosting awesome speakers for our materials seminars this Fall.
To see a list of the individuals who will speak this semester please see the webpage below.
MSE Research
Biomaterials | Electronic & Photonic Materials | Materials for Energy and Environment | Nanomaterials
Research areas span multiple departments and schools and colleges at BU, and are truly cross-cutting. MSE faculty demonstrate national and international leadership, attract significant research funding from federal and state governments, and are making a direct impact on industry.
In the News
Xin Zhang Featured in American Scientist
The metamaterials pioneer spoke at length with the prestigious science magazine's editor-in-chief.
BU MSE-GSA Organizes Informative Tour of Greentown Labs for Graduate Students
The Boston University MSE-GSA organized a tour of Greentown Labs (GTL) in Somerville, MA, offering graduate students a unique and…
Boston University Materials Science & Engineering Graduate Students Association recognized with Chapters of Excellence Award
MSE GSA win the 2023-24 Material Advantage Chapters of Excellence award for their work.
5 ENG Faculty Featured at Research on Tap
The event showcased some of BU’s star researchers, celebrating how they cross and blur disciplinary boundaries in the pursuit of…
Just How Safe Are Soft Robots?
Sabelhaus and students are working on novel ways to improve how soft robots are controlled.
New Textile for Smarter, Sturdier Fitness Tracking Tech
The novel metamaterial overcomes sweat, salt water, and security challenges
Ignition Awards for ENG Researchers
The awards accelerate the advancement of promising new technology, identifying a pathway to bring a new product to market.