Program Highlights
Research
From treating diseases to building the future of sustainable energy, the Department of Materials Science is at the forefront of advanced materials research. Learn more
MCP
The state-of-the-art Materials Characterization Processing center makes Hopkins a hub for critical research and materials engineers. Learn More
Academics
As a student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, you will receive the foundational knowledge and experiences you need to pursue your professional goals—no matter which degree path you take. Learn more
Paid Research Opportunities
Master's students can earn academic credit while working in the corporate research field through the Institute of NanoBioTechnology Master's Co-Op Industry Program. Learn MoreA Focus on Research
A field-leading faculty
From biomaterials and materials for energy to computational and structural materials, our faculty are leading advances and redefining their areas of study. Areas of ResearchAn interdisciplinary focus
Our faculty partner with colleagues across Johns Hopkins divisions and play leadership roles in many of the university's most dynamic and renowned research centers and institutes. Explore related research centers and institutesWorld-class facilities
From the Materials Characterization and Processing facility and Biomaterials and Drug Delivery Lab to our Undergraduate Teaching Lab, we provide an ideal environment for research and education. Learn about our facilities
Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative
The Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI) is an endowed fellowship program at Johns Hopkins for PhD students in STEM fields. It provides full tuition, stipend, and benefits while also providing targeted mentoring, networking, community, and professional development opportunities. Students who have attended eligible institutions, including historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), community colleges, and regional institutions in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia for undergraduate study, are eligible to apply.
To be considered for the VTSI, all components of the PhD program application, including the VTSI supplemental components, must be completed by December 1, 2025. All supplementary application material, including letters of recommendation, must also be received by December 1.
“Joining a great project and being mentored by faculty who are top-notch in the field was definitely high on my list when I was deciding on grad schools and 5 years down the line, I am still glad I chose JHU. ”
Suhas Eswarappa Prameela
PhD Student
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A Johns Hopkins-led research alliance across the country seeks to understand and mitigate the world's most lethal weapons
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Kamal Choudhary, assistant professor of materials science and engineering with a joint appointment in electrical and computer engineering, was elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) in…
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Device uses modified plastic-like materials to detect acetone and other volatile compounds electronically