Master of Engineering

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.

  • Innovation Leadership Workshop: Communication and Negotiation with Individuals, Teams, and Organizations
  • (Innovation Leadership) MENG 30000: Introduction to Emerging Technologies
  • (Track Core) MENG 35100: Introduction to Polymer Science
  • 1 Track Elective
  • (Innovation Leadership) MENG 30500: Responsible and Effective Technology Management
  • (Track Core) MENG 35130: Soft Matter Characterization Laboratory
  • 1 Track Elective

 

  • (Innovation Leadership) MENG 20400: Commercializing Products with Molecular Engineering
  • 2 Track Electives
  • Math Methods for Molecular Engineering (MENG 31100) - Autumn
  • Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (MENG 31200) - Autumn
  • Biological Materials (MENG 33100) - Autumn
  • The Structural Basis of Biomolecular Engineering (MENG 33120) - Spring
  • Nanomedicine (MENG 33150) - Winter
  • Polymer Synthesis (MENG 35110) - Winter
  • Polymer Physics (MENG 35120) - Spring
  • Functional Polymers for Electronics, Photonics, and Energy Technology (MENG 35143) - Spring
  • Solids, Materials, and Surfaces (MENG35200) - Autumn
  • Complex Fluids and Non-Newtonian Flows (MENG35210) - Autumn
  • Molecular Science and Engineering of Water (MENG35300) - Autumn
  • Energy Storage and Conversion Devices (MENG 35310) - Winter
  • Electrochemical Principles and Methods (MENG 35320) - Spring
  • Materials and Characterization Tools to Address Challenges in Energy and Water (MENG 35330) - Spring
  • Classical Molecular and Materials Modeling (MENG 35500) - Winter
  • Introduction to Nanofabrication - (MENG 36630) - Spring