Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Materials engineering is a field focused on understanding the properties and behavior of materials in order to design and create new materials with desired characteristics for specific applications. This field combines principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to develop and improve materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Materials engineers work to enhance the performance, durability, and functionality of materials in a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and healthcare. Research in materials engineering involves studying the structure-property relationships of materials, developing innovative materials and manufacturing processes, and exploring new applications for existing materials.