The Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering aims at the formation of high-level researchers able to investigate and solve scientific and technological problems by means of materials science concepts and techniques related to synthesis, development, characterization and application of materials towards the agroindustry. Accordingly, emphasis is given to unconventional materials resulting from agroindustrial activities while bearing in mind applications for that economy sector.

Area of concentration

Development, characterization and application of materials towards the agroindustry

Lines of research

• Technology of natural polymers
• Ceramics and composites