Graduate Study
Materials Science
Prospective Students
Our newly formed Materials Science Department unifies Yale's deep historical strengths in materials research under one innovative program, training the next generation of materials scientists at the forefront of discoveries that manipulate matter from quantum scales to global applications. Our research spans from exploring quantum phenomena in low-dimensional materials to designing sustainable energy solutions and bio-inspired adaptive systems. You will collaborate directly with renowned researchers to investigate electronic and optical properties of advanced materials, develop next-generation energy storage systems, create responsive polymeric materials, and engineer structural materials with unprecedented performance.
Program Highlights
Our interdisciplinary environment enables breakthrough discoveries, where quantum physics informs materials design, biological principles inspire adaptive technologies, and AI-driven computational modeling accelerates discovery. Our prolific collaborations across Yale's campus create unique research opportunities, whether you're passionate about developing quantum information systems, advancing clean energy technologies, creating bio-inspired soft materials, or designing intelligent electronic devices that integrate artificial intelligence with advanced materials synthesis and discovery.
Our graduates emerge as leaders in their fields, driving innovation across high-demand sectors including semiconductors, quantum information science, energy, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Join us to become part of a dynamic community where fundamental materials science meets transformative applications, positioning you as a leader in this rapidly growing field while tackling global challenges in computing, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and technological advancement.
Graduate Degree Options
Ph.D. Degree
The research leading to the Ph.D. degree in the department spans fields of quantum & low-dimensional materials, energy materials, soft, polymer & biomaterials, electronic & optical materials, and metals, ceramics & structural materials. Details on the requirements for the program are included in the Graduate Student Handbook.
