IMS celebrates 60 years of education, research, and outreachScience 1 at Dawnimage of people from industry listening to presentation during am session of IMS Industrial Affiliates Program 2023 Annual MeetingWesley Zhong gives tour of EIRC lab.Image of UConn IMS core labs hallway with lab names on wall outside labScience 1 at dusk

WELCOME TO UCONN IMS

The Mission of the Institute of Materials Science (IMS) is to promote education, research, and outreach concerning materials to students, faculty members, and especially to industries in the State of Connecticut. IMS was established by the CT Legislature in 1965 to carry out this Mission.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are among the core values of the University of Connecticut and the Institute of Materials Science. We recognize that diversity in outlook and approach, equity on all levels, and total inclusion all contribute to a vibrant intellectual environment, promote deep understanding of our society's shared challenges, and cultivate perspectives needed to solve problems of the future. Our team is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment where we value and develop employees of all backgrounds and experiences. We firmly believe collaboration among team members with varied experiences, perspectives and viewpoints generates more incisive and deeper insight that better serves our people, partners, customers, and communities.

Academic Programs

Academic Programs

The Institute of Materials Science offers advanced degrees in Polymer Science and Materials Science.

Research Facilities

Microscope

Our state-of-the-art research facilities provide the tools for our students and faculty to conduct research that is changing the future of materials science.

Industry Outreach/IAP

materials characterization and analysis services

The IMS Industrial Affiliates Program provides materials characterization and analytical services to our industry partners.

NEWS

Dr. Avinash Dongare

IMS Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation

Mark Adams, UConn '93, IMS Polymer Program

Polymer Program Alumni Feature: Mark Adams

Ayana Ghosh Ph.D. ('20)

IMS Alumni Feature: Ayana Ghosh

Dr. Hailin Fu

IMS Alumni Feature: Hailin Fu

Dr. Yao Lin

Baris Yavas: Advancing Materials Science at UConn

52 faculty members ranked top 2% world scientists

52 UConn Engineering Faculty Among World’s Top 2% of Scientists. Half are IMS Faculty Members

Ingrid Magallanes, undergraduate student in multi-disciplinary engineering

UConn Engineering Student Selected for Prestigious Brookhaven Mini-Semester

Alumna Jennifer Bento Frias

Polymer Program Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jennifer Frias ’16

EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Polymer Seminar

Flyer announcing IMS Polymer Program seminar featuring Vjekoslav Dekaris on April 18 at 11:15 am in Science 1 Room 1002

IMS Seminar

flyer announcing IMS 60th Anniversary seminar featuring Weina Li

IMS Newsletter 2024

IMS Newsletter