The mission of the Department of Materials at Imperial College London is to achieve enduring excellence in research and education in Materials Science and Engineering for the benefit of society.
Our vision and strategy
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World-changing engineering faculty
We are Imperial’s world-changing engineering faculty, where scientific imagination solves real-world problems.
People
We are a vibrant community dedicated to advancing the field of materials science and whose members are respected, supported and recognised for their unique contributions. Our mission is driven by engagement, collaboration, and transparency.
Research
We deliver world-leading materials science and engineering research for the benefit of society.
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Education
We deliver internationally-leading, research-inspired, socially-relevant programmes to educate people who will be in demand across the world for their technical knowledge and abilities, creativity, resourcefulness and teamwork.
Enterprise and Engagement
We contribute to national prosperity through engagement with industry and government, building opportunities for research translation, and advocacy for the central role played by materials in addressing the challenges of society.
Outreach
We lead the way in inspiring the next generation of materials scientists, through diverse communication routes, a focus on sustainability, and active engagement and recognition of all its members for their outreach activities.
What we do
Contact us
Department of Materials
Imperial College London
Royal School of Mines
Exhibition Road
London, SW7 2AZ - UK