Mission

The University of Kentucky Materials Science Research Priority Area will serve as a unifying force for materials research across campus, Kentucky and our region. The RPA will expand the breadth and financial impact of UK’s materials research portfolio. The Materials RPA will provide leadership and support for materials science and engineering activity, serving as a hub for fundamental and applied materials research that advances scholarship and supports technological advancements in industry.

Vision 

The University of Kentucky will become a nationally recognized leader in materials research that spans numerous disciplines. The RPA will support UK’s diverse set of colleges, centers and institutes, by strengthening the trajectory of materials research and enabling new collaborations that leverage this diversity.