About UCSB's Materials Department

The Materials Department at UC Santa Barbara was conceptualized and built around one central precept: that graduate education is most effective in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment. The approach has proved to be a Department hallmark. At UCSB Materials, collaboration and collegiality are the norm and education is paramount.

In addition to providing a wealth of research and educational opportunities in these areas, the Department offers an array of cross-cutting courses that cover the conceptual foundations of the field: the structure of materials, the principles governing its evolution, the techniques involved in its characterization, and computational methods for materials design and analysis.

To complement an exciting intellectual environment, the UCSB campus is located in one of the most scenic areas in the country: at the edge of the Pacific Ocean and within reach of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Temperate weather allows year-round enjoyment of outdoor activities, with national parks and winter sports sites within driving distance.

Materials at UCSB is now world renown but retains the spirit and excitement of a growing institution, with research programs constantly evolving and new initiatives emerging. The future looks very promising. We invite you to be part of it.