About Us
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Materials research is broad and highly interdisciplinary
- Materials research is as an enabling science & technology area
- The development and application of new materials (writ broadly) underpin vast segments of scientific & technological progress, significantly impacting the US economy and national competitiveness
- Opportunity in Kentucky and at UK for synergistic competitive advantage in research and innovation, by expanding transdisciplinary infrastructure and expertise in materials science (engineering, chemistry, biomaterials, etc.)
- Support the Kentucky economy
- Materials characterization is an essential part of materials research
- Growth and demand of use of Electron Microscopy Center (EMC)
Join the Materials Science RPA
We're looking for research collaborators to join the Materials Sciences Research Priority Area team.
Leadership Team

Associate Vice President for Research Development and Support
Director, Materials Science Research Priority Area