Welcome To The Department Of Materials Science And Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering at National University of Singapore is amongst the top in the world according to the QS World University Rankings by subject. It is a discipline that enables the creation and application of materials in society. New materials have always been among the greatest achievements of humans since the beginning of history. It is always advanced materials that open the door to new technologies and breakthroughs, whether they are in chemical, mechanical, aeronautical, energy, electrical, manufacturing industry, civil or biomedical engineering. We have been pursuing cutting-edge research in advanced materials and their applications, and have been recognised worldwide as a premier Materials Science and Engineering department centered in Asia.

Why MSE

Materials Science and Engineering is at the heart of modern technologies. Innovations in materials science are evident everywhere in our modern society. From the steel and concrete that build our homes, to the semiconductor nanotechnology that connects us and the biomedical implants that save our lives.

News

From groundbreaking Materials Science and Engineering research to insightful industry trends, and key milestones. Discover latest news and happenings that matters.

2026 NUS–NTHU MSE Symposium on Emerging Materials and Future Electronics

June 17, 2026

Prof Ho Ghim Wei receives Distinguished Woman Chemist Award

June 2, 2026

Prof Yang Hui Ying receives Energy Rising Star Award

June 2, 2026

MSE Faculty Honoured at CDE Awards 2026

May 14, 2026

Developing biowaste coatings to boost CO2-to-fuel conversion

April 22, 2026

Materials Science is one of the top subjects in NUS, ranking 2nd in the world and 1st in Asia

March 28, 2026

MSE Alumni – Dr He Shan Awarded Stanford University Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship

March 25, 2026

Medical AI to see, reason and anticipate

January 30, 2026

MSE Faculty Contribute to Advanced Materials Special Issue “Materials Innovation in NUS” Celebrating NUS 120th Anniversary

January 22, 2026

Research Areas