The Materials Science and Technology Division is centered in the Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

• Consists of 22 R&D Groups, three Programs, two User Centers

• Research activities can be grouped into six technical themes

• Materials research is a major contributor to the development of energy technologies

• Leader in open-source materials research

• Materials R&D encompasses all key aspects from synthesis to characterization and property evaluation

• World class capabilities for materials characterization

• Neutron Scattering facilities provide unique microstructural characterization tools

• Development of advanced high-performance materials requires broad expertise and state-of-the art facilities and instruments