BS in Materials Engineering Program
Materials Engineering is an interdisciplinary field focused on understanding the relationships between the structure, processing, properties, and performance of materials. The field encompasses traditional engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites, while expanding into emerging areas such as nanomaterials, biomaterials, sustainable and renewable materials, advanced functional materials, and materials designed for extreme environments.
Materials engineers apply fundamental principles of science and engineering to design, develop, process, and characterize materials for next-generation technologies, including aerospace, energy, electronics, biomedical devices, and advanced manufacturing.
The B.S. in Materials Engineering program at NJIT provides students with a strong foundation in materials science and engineering, preparing them for careers in industry, research, and advanced studies.
The B.S. in Materials Engineering program is seeking accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (per "Information for Programs Seeking Initial Accreditation," https://www.abet.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/New-Program-FAQ-10-11.pdf).
Why Study Materials Engineering?
B.S. Materials Engineering Program Educational Objectives
The undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Engineering (MTEN), with the goal of producing graduates who accomplish the following within 3-5 years of graduation:
1. Engineering Practice: Graduates of the Materials Engineering program are successfully engaged in the professional practice of materials engineering in industry, academia, government, or research laboratories, applying fundamental principles of materials science and engineering to design, analyze, select, and improve materials, and related processes and products across diverse application areas.
2. Professional Growth and Leadership: Graduates of the Materials Engineering program advance their careers through continuous professional development, including graduate study, interdisciplinary work, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning, and increasingly assume roles of technical leadership, innovation, and collaboration in materials-related fields and professions such as business, medicine, law, and education.
3. Societal Impact, Ethics, and Service: Graduates of the Materials Engineering program demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility by considering the environmental, societal, health, and safety impacts of materials solutions, and by contributing to society and the engineering profession through service, leadership, and engagement in professional, civic, or humanitarian activities.
Materials Engineering B.S. Program Student Learning Outcomes
We specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Academic Minors
Students can complement their Materials Engineering degree by pursuing an academic minor that broadens their knowledge and develops expertise in an additional field. Suggested minors include biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, data analytics, chemistry, applied physics, business, and innovation and entrepreneurship.
Students are encouraged to explore the full range of minors offered at NJIT and select one that aligns with their academic interests and career goals. Academic Minors
Please contact Professor Murat Guvendiren for more information about the program.
Program Director
Murat Guvendiren
Associate Professor and Director of Materials Engineering
Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ 07102
973-596-2932
murat.guvendiren@njit.edu
