New materials and less energy-consuming methods for their synthesis are needed to break new grounds in overcoming critical challenges we face towards enabling a sustainable future. The multi-faceted nature of sustainability is reflected in our multi-faceted approach, be developing next-generation, high efficiency energy converting materials, discovering and optimizing new catalysis and reenvisioning how to hierarchically construct and join materials. Graduate students in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) carry out research which advances current understanding and knowledge in the field, working closely with faculty to conduct research in Lehigh's state-of-the-art nanotech facilities. Features of the graduate program include: Research thrusts in microstructural characterization, processing and properties of nanomaterials, ceramics, electronic materials and packaging, and metal processing and performance. Interdisciplinary research projects in photonics, polymers, composites, solid free-form and nanoscale fabrication, and materials for bioapplications. Active collaborations with researchers from Europe, South America, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East.