Recent advances in electron microscopy allow materials scientists to perform experiments in real time with atomic resolution. The MSE department has access to state-of-the-art electron microscopy facilities at Irvine Materials Research Institute (IMRI). 

Specific research areas:

• In situ and high resolution atomic-scale analysis of ferroelectric materials
• In situ battery material characterization
• In situ testing of mechanical properties on micro- and nano-scale  
• In situ characterization of photovoltaic thin films
• Deformation mechanism in materials