About the Department
The breadth of training afforded to engineers specializing in the fields of metallurgical and materials engineering permits entry into many exciting fields. Virtually every component of any engineered structure is limited by the properties of the materials. The selection, methods of production, treatment and finishing of the materials depend on metallurgical and materials engineers. Exciting challenges exist today in the development and application of new materials, such as new generation of superconductors and ultra lightweight composites. Read more
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Recent News
Friday, January 24, 2020
UA Continues Success in National Business Start-Up ProgramTwo inventive projects are participating in the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps, or I-Corps, Teams program. It provides university researchers entrepreneurial education, mentoring and funding…
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Bruker: Launches Advanced In-Situ Nanomechanical Test Instrument for Analyzing Materials Deformation in Electron Microscopes
The Bruker Nanomechanical Testing business today announced the release of the Hysitron PI 89 SEM PicoIndenter™ to provide nanomechanical testing capabilities inside a scanning electron…
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Four Professors Receive Early Career Research Awards
Over the summer, four professors at The University of Alabama received national recognition early in their careers for innovative research that will increase understanding of…
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Four projects receive funding from University of Alabama CyberSeed program
Four promising research projects received funding from the University of Alabama CyberSeed program, part of the UA Office for Research and Economic Development. The pilot seed-funding…
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Four Projects Receive Funding from UA CyberSeed Program
Four promising research projects received funding from The University of Alabama CyberSeed program, the UA Office for Research and Economic Development announced.
