Washington State University has the largest doctoral program in materials science in the Northwest. This means you will have excellent facilities to engage in top research with internationally renowned faculty.

Materials Science is the playground for Engineers, Chemists, and Physicists who want to work together to change our world. At Washington State University we offer an exciting program that allows BS or MS Chemists, Physicist, or Engineers to train together for the PhD in an environment that reflects all the interdisciplinary interaction that is modern Materials Science. As a student here you will have access to a diversity of projects and viewpoints on the cutting edge of the field. By embracing students and faculty with many backgrounds, we provide a stronger and deeper learning experience – both for the students PhD project, and for his life long career in a discipline that demands multi-specialty collaborations.

The Materials Science Program is one of the fastest growing PhD programs in Science or Engineering on the WSU campus. As an entering student, you will be joining a mix of scientists and engineers who want a deeper understanding of the complex connections between synthesis, characterization, modeling and design of materials. Whether your background is synthesizing new compounds, computational physics, or measuring fracture strength, we have a place for you to grow in our program. You should also note that all of our students receive financial support.

A typical student will complete his or her required core courses and qualifying exam in the first year, and will be well started on their PhD research by the end of the second year. Throughout your time here at WSU you will keep in contact with your fellow students through our weekly Materials Science seminars. Our low student to faculty ratio provides students with plenty of face to face interaction with the faculty. Students that graduate with a doctoral degree in materials science from Washington State University are highly sought after by industries, national laboratories, and academia.

KW Hipps
Chair, Material Science Program
hipps@wsu.edu or 509-335-2942