The Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Florida is the top materials science and engineering department in the state of Florida. It is also one of the oldest in the United States, having been founded originally as a metallurgy department in 1959 by Dr. Frederick N. Rhines.

The department also encompasses the Nuclear Engineering program, the top nuclear engineering program in the state, and the only Florida university that offers graduate degrees in nuclear engineering. It is home to the UF Training Reactor (UFTR). The UFTR is one of two reactors in the southeast and offers a unique opportunity for nuclear and nuclear materials testing under harsh environments.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of leaders in materials and nuclear science and engineering through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability, community, and excellence.