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3D material printing
Fundamental Knowledge to Practical Applications
Researchers transform materials into a form that can be extruded through a 3D printer to create electronic components of shapes that perfectly resemble the 3D topography of human bodies.
Professor Jessica Wang with Graduate Student Kiana Shirzad.
Next-Level Electronics
PRofessor Jessica Wang and graduate student Kiana Shirzad continue their research that could change the future of electronics.
Professor Jessica Wang's researchers watch the printing of their newly synthesized materials.
Materials & Matter
Professor Jessica Wang's researchers watch the printing of their newly synthesized materials.
Researcher mixing solutions in a lab.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
UC Merced is home to cutting-edge research laboratories and facilities.
Professor Kara McCloskey looking at images of stained cells with graduate student Rachel Hatano.
Mentorship is Important Key to Success
Professor Kara McCloskey mentors graduate student Rachel Hatano in the lab. 
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Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering (MBSE)

The Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering (MBSE) graduate group offers a multidisciplinary research and training program for doctoral (prioritized) and master-level students at the forefront of the modern revolutions in materials science technology. We have organized our research areas into three emphases:

  • Materials for Sustainability 
  • Materials for Biomedicine 
  • Materials and Interfaces for Tailored Functionalities 
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Our Faculty

Our faculty and staff take pride in combining exceptional teaching with state-of-the-art research to advance the education and research of this rapidly maturing discipline. 

Partnerships

Our partnerships give you the opptortunity to work with world-class researchers beyond campus while receiving educational and research support toward your academic goals.

Facilities

As the newest American research university, UC Merced is home to cutting-edge research laboratories and facilities.
 

Featured News

Professor Strubbe stands in front of a research poster.

Physicist Researching Materials Chemistry to Build Better Solar Cells

July 9, 2019

Durable, reliable, affordable solar power is the future of energy, and UC Merced computational physicist Professor David Strubbe is diving into a new area of science to answer the call. Strubbe’s...

Researchers stand near a large solar collection panel.

UC Solar Projects Bringing Lower Costs, Renewable Energy to Industry, Commerce and Homes

May 28, 2019

Three big UC Solar projects are poised to be the next big breakthroughs in low-cost, accessible sustainable commercial and residential energy in California and far beyond. Researchers are building...

Commencement student speakers Victoria Arias and Cydney Caradonna

Class of 2019 Student Speakers Leave UC Merced with Messages of Gratitude

May 15, 2019

Undergraduates Victoria Arias and Cydney Caradonna entered UC Merced through different doors. Arias was a freshman impressed with the campus and community. Caradonna was a transfer student and...

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