Materials is one of the strategic research areas in the Canadian economy.
Participation in the materials field aligns career training with the national priority set by Canada and other industrial nations. Access to nationally unique capabilities in thin films, laser processing, welding, olefin polymerization, composites and molten metal atomization. Work on projects that are of industrial relevance. Opportunities to discuss permanent employment with the industrial partners. Access to University of Alberta scholarships such as the Walter Johns Graduate Fellowship and the University of Alberta Ph.D. Scholarship.