Princeton Materials Institute

Princeton University is one of the premier locations world-wide for materials science and education due to its unique integration of long-term, curiosity-driven research and high-impact innovation and engagement with industry. At the center of this work is the Princeton Materials Institute. Research at the Institute pushes the boundaries of not only the performance of new materials but the fundamental knowledge that underlies future advances. We integrate academia and industry and educate the next generation of leaders in the field. We facilitate this work with world-class facilities for imaging and fabrication and deep expertise in characterizing and manipulating materials at molecular and atomic scales. Whether you are a prospective graduate student or an industry partner; an entrepreneur or a researcher within Princeton needing support for a project, we are here to help. Over 80 affiliated faculty members and dozens of industry partners rely not only on our core facilities and expertise, but on our track record of convening leaders, sparking collaborations, and managing complex grants and projects.