As the name suggests, Materials Science and Engineering is a dynamic, interdisciplinary study that combines the fundamental sciences; chemistry, physics and life sciences; with applied engineering; electronic, mechanical, chemical and bioengineering. Materials Scientists and Engineers work at the forefront of technology; designing, processing, modifying and fabricating functional materials to improve the quality of life, contributing to major breakthroughs in clean energy, nanotechnology, infocomm and biomedical technology.