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Providing students with a data-intensive perspective of materials science that is integrated with a strong foundation in informatics.

Shattering the boundaries of conventional thinking

11/22/21

Establishing a new paradigm for materials science research by harnessing information and data science tools to advance discovery.

4/6/22 Explore our research

Participate in undergraduate research

11/22/21

Work with our faculty to integrate data-driven science techniques with the design of novel materials in this REU.

Honoring Erich Bloch's legacy

5/19/22

The Department of Materials Design and Innovation will host this year's Erich Bloch Symposium on June 7-8, 2022.

6/2/22 Learn more and register

Using data science to make materials that matter

11/22/21

We are working across diverse disciplines to bring data science methods to bear on materials science questions.

10/20/20 Learn more about MDI@UB

Pushing the frontiers of science and engineering

11/22/21

We focus on cutting-edge research and educational strategies to accelerate solutions that address a broad range of societal issues.

10/12/22 Meet our people

A unique outreach infrastructure

11/22/21

We forge critical partnerships with our communities to ensure our research and educational activities have the greatest impact.

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MDI @ UB

A new paradigm

for materials science research and education.

Advancing

data driven discovery methods.

Accelerating

discovery and design of new materials and processes.

Addressing

society's toughest challenges.

MDI word cloud in the shape of an icosahedron.

Our Research

Through our highly-interdisciplinary research, we are shattering traditional classifications in materials science.

4/6/22 Explore our research

Our Faculty

Our faculty are pushing the frontiers of science and engineering and creating technologies that impact society.

10/12/22 Meet our faculty

Education

Our unique educational programs, the only degrees of their kind, take materials science to the next level. We provide students with a data intensive perspective of materials science and engineering that is integrated with a strong foundation in informatics.

About MDI @ UB

We are a transformative department focused on ways to use data science and materials informatics to train and education materials scientists.

10/20/20 Learn more about MDI

Latest News

A look back at UB engineering and applied science research in 2022
1/6/23
Highlights include making hydrogen fuel cell less expensive and keeping bridges open after earthquakes.
Albany startup wins state innovation challenge grant
12/22/22
A report on WTEN News10 on startup companies winning state innovation grants includes Custom Electronic Inc. of Oneonta which is working with the Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics and the Department of Materials Design and Innovation Department to scale their novel lithium-ion battery anode material.
Workshop provides forum for hydrogen-based clean energy discussion
12/16/22
A focus on hydrogen-related clean energy technologies brought together industry leaders, researchers, funding agencies and educators for a daylong workshop Dec. 9 on the North Campus.

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