Soft Matter Engineering

To predict and control material behaviors at the macroscale requires a comprehensive and quantitative understanding of interactions between and within molecules. In the Soft Matter Engineering track, you will develop conceptions of the structure, physics, and macroscale properties of polymers, understand how these properties emerge from molecular-level interactions, and how this understanding can be applied to design materials for particular applications. In the soft matter characterization lab, you’ll develop the hands-on skills you’ll need to study the structure, properties, and dynamics of soft materials.

This track suits candidates interested in: soft materials, polymers, packaging and coatings, consumer products, biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, and energy.