INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS RESEARCH
Supporting today's research, shaping tomorrow's innovation.
The Institute for Materials 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.
Materials Research News
IMR announces upcoming Distinguished Lecture Series: Semiconductor Manufacturing and Design – How do we excite today’s students?
October 17, 2022Ohio State leads new Department of Defense research program for next-generation semiconductor devices
October 11, 2022INNOVATE-O-thon with Procter & Gamble
October 5, 2022Frontier Center Scholars from India find new research opportunities with Ohio State collaborators
October 5, 2022SIGNATURE AREAS
Electronic And Photonic Materials & Devices
Emergent Materials
Magnetic Materials And Phenomena
Manufacturing And Processing
Materials Characterization
Materials For Energy & Sustainability
IMR SUPPORT & EQUIPMENT DONATION
The IMR Development Fund helps us achieve our goal to support and grow research excellence and impact to position Ohio State as a world leader in materials research and innovation. Donating laboratory equipment to IMR allows for new opportunities in our primary facilities and affiliated labs for students, staff and faculty conducting high-impact research and technology advancement, workforce development or experiential learning.