Georgia Tech School of Materials Science and Engineering

What Georgia Tech School of Materials Science and Engineering does

Georgia Tech School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is an academic department within the Georgia Institute of Technology, a public research university founded in 1885 and headquartered at 771 Ferst Drive, J. Erskine Love Building, Atlanta, Georgia. The school delivers BS, MS, and PhD programs in materials science and engineering, with a stated count of approximately 35 faculty and academic professionals supported by emeritus, adjunct, and research staff. Its research portfolio spans ceramics, metals, polymers, composites, nanomaterials, electronic and photonic materials, mechanical metamaterials, biomaterials, and energy materials, with applications targeting energy, environment, transportation, infrastructure, and health.

The school's core technology infrastructure comprises an extensive set of characterization, processing, and fabrication laboratories distributed across the Love Building, Bunger Henry Building, and Paper Tricentennial Building. Facilities include the Sample Preparation and Polishing Facility, Mechanical Lab, Processing Labs, Polymers/Thermal Analysis Lab, Paper Tricentennial XRD and SEM Facilities (Panalytical Empyrean, Alpha-1, MRD; Leo 1530 and Hitachi SU8010 FE-SEM), and The MILL — a student-run make-and-measure space housing XRD, XRF, SEM with EDS, mechanical testers, DSC, 3D printers, and polymer filament extruders. Administrative tooling includes the MSE Fusion WebHub, an internal portal for academic and financial workflows.

The school's business model is that of a public academic department rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is derived from tuition and fees (subscription/recurring), sponsored research and grants from federal agencies (NSF, DOE, DOD) and industry partners (professional services model), and corporate philanthropy and industry-sponsored research (licensing/royalties equivalent). Distribution is event-driven and admissions-driven: undergraduate and graduate admissions through Georgia Tech's central offices, with industry engagement through the annual MSE Career Fair, Industry Mentoring Program, Corporate Engagement office, and an Industry Advisory Board. The school does not generate commercial revenue and operates under the governance of the University System of Georgia.

Name

Georgia Tech School of Materials Science and Engineering

Legal name

Georgia Institute of Technology

Website

https://mse.gatech.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Georgia Tech School of Materials Science and Engineering is an academic department within the Georgia Institute of Technology offering BS, MS, and PhD programs in materials science and engineering, supported by extensive characterization and processing laboratories and industry engagement programs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education - Materials Science and Engineering

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Materials science education
• Engineering research programs
• Graduate academic programs
• Undergraduate laboratory training
• University research facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public university receiving state funding; tuition-based revenue from undergraduate and graduate programs
2. Sponsored Research/Grants: Research funding from government agencies (NSF, DOE, DOD) and industry partners
3. Corporate Partnerships: Industry-sponsored research, corporate engagement, and philanthropy

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Georgia Tech School of Materials Science and Engineering is an academic department that delivers undergraduate and graduate education (BS, MS, PhD) in materials science and engineering. It provides hands-on laboratory instruction, operates specialized research facilities (XRD, SEM, polymer processing, mechanical testing), and conducts sponsored research in ceramics, metals, polymers, composites, nanomaterials, and electronic/photonic materials for energy, environment, transportation, infrastructure, and health applications.

Product overview

Georgia Tech School of Materials Science and Engineering offers a comprehensive academic program for undergraduate and graduate students. The school provides structured educational offerings including undergraduate laboratories for hands-on learning (MSE 2021 Materials Characterization, MSE 3021 Materials Laboratory I, MSE 4022 Materials Laboratory II), The MILL student-run maker space, and a Graduate Student Handbook. The MSE FUSION WEBHUB serves as the internal web portal for academic and administrative management. Research encompasses ceramics, metals, polymers, composites, nanomaterials, electronic and photonic materials, with specialized focus areas in energy harvesting, storage, biomaterials, and advanced characterization techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The MILL: MSE's Student-run Make-and-Measure Space - a student-run maker space and laboratory facility
• MSE Fusion

Products and services

• Undergraduate BS Program in Materials Science and Engineering A Bachelor of Science degree program in materials science and engineering for prospective undergraduate students, including access to undergraduate laboratories, advising, mentoring, and research opportunities.
• Graduate MS and PhD Programs in Materials Science and Engineering Master's and doctoral degree programs for prospective graduate students, including advanced research training, faculty mentorship, and access to specialized research facilities.
• BS/MS Combined Program Accelerated combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree pathway for undergraduate students seeking to earn both degrees in an integrated curriculum.
• Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories Hands-on laboratory facilities for undergraduate education including MSE 2021 Materials Characterization Lab, MSE 3021 Materials Laboratory I, and MSE 4022 Materials Laboratory II, with sample preparation, characterization, mechanical testing, polymer processing, and thermal analysis equipment.
• The MILL Student-run Make-and-Measure Space A student-run maker and measurement space with X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffractometer, optical profilometer, mechanical testers, UV-Vis spectrometer, optical microscope, sputter coater, hardness tester, SEM with EDS, 3D printers, polymer filament extruder, and DSC, providing hands-on learning for students.
• MSE FUSION Webhub Internal web-based system for MSE faculty, students, and staff to manage academic and administrative processes, including travel planning and financial forms.
• Corporate Engagement Program Industry-sponsored research, corporate engagement, philanthropy, and talent pipeline programs connecting corporations with MSE students, faculty, and research activities.
• MSE Career Fair Annual career fair connecting MSE students with industry employers for recruiting and placement.

Quantifiable outcome

• MSE alumni recognized in 2026 Class of 40 Under 40 GT Alumni

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Strategic Energy InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-institutional research collaboration on energy-related materials and systems
• Renewable Bioproducts InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership on bioproducts and sustainable materials
• Institute for Matter and SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-disciplinary research institute integrating materials science with systems research
• Industry Advisory BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partners providing guidance on curriculum, student mentorship, and industry needs

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northwestern University Department of Materials Science and Engineering: Northwestern MSE is a direct peer to Georgia Tech MSE—both are top-10 U.S. materials science programs with strong research in polymers, ceramics, and metals. Comparable faculty caliber, research output, and graduate program size.
• University of Pennsylvania Department of Materials Science and Engineering: Penn MSE is a direct peer to Georgia Tech MSE—both are U.S. materials science programs with similar research focus areas including nanomaterials, biomaterials, and electronic materials. Comparable faculty caliber and undergraduate/graduate program offerings.
• MIT Department of Materials Science and Engineering: MIT DMSE is a direct peer to Georgia Tech MSE—both are top-10 U.S. materials science and engineering programs offering undergraduate and graduate degrees with similar research focus areas including polymers, ceramics, metals, and nanomaterials. Comparable faculty size, research output, and industry partnerships.
• University of Michigan Department of Materials Science and Engineering: University of Michigan MSE is a direct peer to Georgia Tech MSE—both are top-10 U.S. public university materials science departments with extensive research infrastructure and broad research portfolios. Comparable faculty size, research funding, and student enrollment.
• UC Berkeley Department of Materials Science and Engineering: UC Berkeley MSE is a direct peer to Georgia Tech MSE—both are top-ranked public university materials science programs with strong research outputs in electronic materials, structural materials, and bio-materials. Comparable faculty scale, research funding mix, and student demographics.
• Carnegie Mellon University Department of Materials Science and Engineering: CMU MSE is a direct peer to Georgia Tech MSE—both are top U.S. materials science programs with comparable research focus areas including polymers, ceramics, and electronic materials. Similar faculty scale and graduate program structure.
• Cornell University Department of Materials Science and Engineering: Cornell MSE is a direct peer to Georgia Tech MSE—both are top U.S. private university materials science programs with strong research in semiconductors, polymers, and biomaterials. Comparable faculty scope and graduate program structure.
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Materials Science and Engineering: UIUC MatSE is a direct peer to Georgia Tech MSE—both are top-ranked U.S. public university materials science departments with extensive research infrastructure and similar curricular focus on polymers, ceramics, metals, and electronic materials. Comparable faculty research portfolios and industry partnerships.
• Stanford Department of Materials Science and Engineering: Stanford MSE is a direct peer to Georgia Tech MSE—both are elite U.S. university materials science departments offering BS, MS, and PhD programs with comparable research portfolios in energy materials, biomaterials, and nanomaterials. Comparable student enrollment, faculty caliber, and industry engagement.
• Caltech Division of Engineering and Applied Science (Materials Science): Caltech's materials science program is a direct peer to Georgia Tech MSE—both are elite U.S. institutions with focused MS and PhD research programs in materials science. Comparable research faculty output and industry engagement model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/MSEatGT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgia-tech-school-of-materials-science-and-engineering
• Instagraminstagram.com/gatechmse

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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