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Purdue School of Materials Engineering We’re a place where you still “make stuff”; it’s real-world materials engineering.

The School of Materials Engineering (MSE), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009, is one of the smaller schools in Purdue’s College of Engineering, with just over 1,800 living alumni. The School prepares students to excel in applications and innovations for metals, polymers, ceramics and electronic materials, and a degree in MSE means graduates are qualified and sought after to work in almost any industry. Materials Engineering is known for its hands-on, authentic, educational approach; providing an excellent learning environment while carrying out cutting-edge research that impacts the state, nation, and world. That’s why students pick MSE at Purdue, and why employers return year after year to get ready-to-work MSE’s that have a unique blend of fundamentals and practice. From lab classes where every student is casting a bronze ingot or running x-ray diffraction, to having our sophomores using cutting-edge computational materials tools in the world-class nanoHUB platform, Materials Engineering provides extensive student-faculty interactions for all of our students.

We’re proud to congratulate Bryan Huey, the Blacutt-Underwood Head of Materials Engineering, on his election to the Mate...
10/15/2026

We’re proud to congratulate Bryan Huey, the Blacutt-Underwood Head of Materials Engineering, on his election to the Materials Research Society (MRS) Board of Directors!

Congratulations, Bryan!

Please join us in congratulating Alejandro (Ale) Strachan, Reilly Professor in Purdue University's School of Materials E...
10/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Alejandro (Ale) Strachan, Reilly Professor in Purdue University's School of Materials Engineering, on being named a 2026 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).

APS Fellowship is one of the society's highest honors, recognizing outstanding contributions to physics and the scientific community. Strachan was recognized for his pioneering research on materials under extreme conditions, including energetic materials, high-pressure physics and predictive computational modeling.

His work is helping researchers better understand how materials behave under extreme environments while advancing technologies that impact aerospace, safety systems and beyond.

“Being recognized by colleagues that I admire and respect is great,” Strachan said.

🔗 Learn more: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/news/2026/Strachan-APSFellow

MSE IN THE REAL WORLD: Helping People Move AgainMillions of people live with arthritis, a condition caused in part by th...
10/07/2026

MSE IN THE REAL WORLD: Helping People Move Again

Millions of people live with arthritis, a condition caused in part by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions and lubricates our joints.

Materials engineers are helping develop new solutions by creating materials that mimic the body's natural tissues. One example is Salubria, a hydrogel designed to act like a cushion between bones. Researchers are also developing low-friction metallic implants that can help damaged joints move more smoothly.

Designing materials for the human body is one of the most exciting challenges in materials engineering. These innovations have the potential to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life for people affected by arthritis and joint injuries.

You can't make it without materials.

🔶 Purdue Materials Engineering
🔶 Exploring how materials improve lives every day

⚛️ Purdue researchers uncover unexpected changes in tungsten under extreme radiation.A team from Purdue University's Sch...
10/05/2026

⚛️ Purdue researchers uncover unexpected changes in tungsten under extreme radiation.

A team from Purdue University's School of Materials Engineering has discovered that tungsten, a material expected to play a major role in future fusion energy systems, responds to intense radiation and heat in ways scientists did not previously understand.

Their findings, recently published in Materials Today, reveal that radiation can trigger localized structural changes within tungsten at the atomic scale. The discovery could help researchers develop stronger, more reliable materials for future fusion reactors and other advanced energy technologies.

The research was led by Prof. Xinghang Zhang's group and featured work from PhD candidate Adil Wazeer and an interdisciplinary team of collaborators across Purdue and national laboratories.

🔗 Read the full story: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/news/2026/xzhang-tungsten-radiation

Connecting industry, students, and faculty through applied research. Last week, Purdue Materials Engineering brought tog...
10/02/2026

Connecting industry, students, and faculty through applied research.

Last week, Purdue Materials Engineering brought together representatives from 21 industry companies across three MSE consortiums to engage with faculty and students, share research, and explore industry-relevant challenges.

At the Center for Surface Engineering & Enhancement (CSEE) consortium meeting, Jonathan Berkovich, a student in Purdue MSE's Professional Master's Program (PMP), presented his project, "Modeling of Industrial Shot Peening Applications." His work combines experimentation and simulation to better understand residual stresses in industrial components, addressing challenges directly relevant to industry partners.

🎯 This collaborative model gives industry access to Purdue MSE expertise and emerging talent while providing students with valuable real-world research experience, professional connections, and opportunities to solve practical engineering challenges.
This is the vision behind Purdue MSE's industry-focused master's research model: connecting industry needs with student and faculty expertise through applied research that delivers value for both partners and future engineering leaders.

📸 Pictured (left to right): Jonathan Berkovich, Professional Master's Program student; Mark Gruninger, Senior Director of Industrial Research & Consortia; Inna Elsner, Managing Director of the Professional Master's Program and Lecturer; Michal Gawronski, Professional Master's Program student; and Kevin Anderson, Senior Technical Fellow at Brunswick Corporation, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and Purdue's Neil Armstrong Distinguished Visiting Professor.

What a week! We’re still hearing enthusiastic feedback from Monday’s Winchell Distinguished Lecture, but today we wanted...
10/01/2026

What a week! We’re still hearing enthusiastic feedback from Monday’s Winchell Distinguished Lecture, but today we wanted to share a peek behind the curtain.

At the conclusion of the event, Professor and Blacutt-Underwood Head Bryan Huey, Professor Kevin Trumble and MSE graduate student Ian Bowley presented lecturer Christopher Schuh, dean of Northwestern University's Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, with a custom-crafted metal medallion as a token of appreciation from the School of Materials Engineering.

What many attendees may not have realized is that the medallion was designed and created by our own students.

Bowley collaborated with fellow MSE graduate students Dina Khattab & Victoria Tucker to develop the 3D model for the medallion. From there, Bowley utilized sand casting by creating a sand mold and pouring an aluminum-copper alloy to produce the finished piece. The result was a one-of-a-kind award that showcased both the creativity and craftsmanship of Purdue Materials Engineering.

It's a fitting example of what makes MSE special: the opportunity for students to turn materials science concepts into something tangible, meaningful and lasting.


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What a wonderful afternoon for Purdue Materials Engineering!Faculty, staff, students, and alumni gathered at Mackey Aren...
09/28/2026

What a wonderful afternoon for Purdue Materials Engineering!

Faculty, staff, students, and alumni gathered at Mackey Arena's Spurgeon Club to meet and visit with Christopher A. Schuh, dean of Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering and this year's Winchell Distinguished Lecturer.

Following the reception, Professor Schuh delivered his lecture, "The Coming Age of Computationally Designed Grain Boundary Chemistry," sharing how advances in computation and data science are transforming the way researchers understand and design materials.

The presentation sparked an engaging Q&A discussion with attendees before the afternoon concluded with the presentation of a custom-cast metal medallion honoring Professor Schuh's visit.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special event!

Today is the day.Join the Purdue School of Materials Engineering for the 2026 Winchell Distinguished Lecture featuring C...
09/28/2026

Today is the day.

Join the Purdue School of Materials Engineering for the 2026 Winchell Distinguished Lecture featuring Christopher A. Schuh, Dean of the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University and a leading voice in materials science and engineering.
"The Coming Age of Computationally Designed Grain Boundary Chemistry" will explore how computation and data science are transforming the design of next-generation materials.

📍 Neil Armstrong Hall, Room 1010
🕒 3:30 p.m. today
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners are welcome. We hope to see you there.

Register: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6sSxR3lXsnnNFuS

09/22/2026

🎉 Purdue Materials Engineering has climbed to No. 7 in the nation among undergraduate engineering programs, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings!

The three-place jump reflects our commitment to excellence in education, groundbreaking research and preparing future leaders in materials engineering.

Whether developing advanced materials for aerospace, semiconductors, healthcare, energy or sustainable infrastructure, Purdue MSE students and faculty are helping solve some of society's most important challenges.

Congratulations to our Boilermaker community on this exciting recognition!

🔗 Learn more: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/news/2026/MSE-Undergrad-Rankings-2026

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