The mission of the Illinois Materials Research Center is to (i) perform fundamental, innovative materials research that has applications to societal needs, and (ii) support interdisciplinary education and training of students in materials design, understanding, and application.
The scientific research comprises two highly interdisciplinary groups (IRGs). The research activities of the Center are tightly integrated with education, outreach, and collaborative activities. Activities focused on science communication are designed to create a cadre of effective science communicators and enable the public to better assess and appreciate scientific results. Workshops and internships foster enhanced connections between academia, industry, and national labs. Advanced training for a diverse group of undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers produces well-trained scientists who can push the boundaries of materials research in industry and academia, and increases the pipeline for the future scientific workforce.
Contact Information
Nadya Mason, Director
Professor, Condensed Matter Physics
2010 Materials Research Lab
nadya@illinois.edu
(217) 244-9114
Catherine Murphy, Deputy Director
Professor, Chemistry
A512 Chemical and Life Sciences Lab
murphycj@illinois.edu
(217)333-7680
David Cahill, IRG1 Team Leader
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
203 Materials Science & Eng Bld
d-cahill@illinois.edu
(217) 333-6753
Arend van der Zande, IRG2 Team Leader
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Science and Engineering
342 Mechanical Engineering Bldg
arendv@illinois.edu
(217)244-2912
Virginia Lorenz
Associate Professor, Physics
337A Loomis Laboratory
vlorenz@illinois.edu
(217) 300-3306
