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The Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR) is the gateway to Ohio State's materials-allied research enterprise.

IMR supports a community of multidisciplinary researchers, capabilities, focus groups and centers that eliminate traditional discipline-driven boundaries at the research level. IMR provides seed funding, infrastructure support and development, management of major research facilities, faculty recruitment, promotion of industry partnerships, educational and outreach programs and strategic leadership.

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Electronic And Photonic Materials & Devices

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Emergent Materials

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Magnetic Materials And Phenomena

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Manufacturing And Processing

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Materials Characterization

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Materials For Energy and Sustainability

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