Developing Better Materials for Everyday Life

The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes Institute (AMMPI) at the University of North Texas is recognized as an Institute of Research Excellence, highlighting UNT’s strong and rapidly growing materials science program within the College of Engineering. AMMPI plays a key role in advancing the university’s trajectory toward national prominence in research and innovation.

AMMPI is a multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to testing, developing, and processing next-generation structural and functional materials. Through rapid combinatorial assessment and advanced processing technologies, the institute accelerates materials discovery and translates research breakthroughs into real-world applications that impact everyday life.

Cutting Edge Research at AMMPI

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Innovation is central to the mission of the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes Institute (AMMPI) at the University of North Texas. Our interdisciplinary researchers span Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Physics, Biological Sciences, and Biomedical Engineering to develop next-generation materials and manufacturing technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Materials are paramount to modern technological advancement. Progress in electronics, mechanical and structural engineering, biomedical applications, and large-scale infrastructure all depend on the discovery and implementation of new materials. These innovations have the power to save lives, enhance performance, and reduce costs in both the short and long term.

AMMPI partners with industry leaders across the United States and around the world to research, develop, and manufacture advanced materials. With a multidisciplinary team of experts and access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, AMMPI provides a uniquely collaborative environment where transformative ideas become real-world solutions.

AMMPI Equipment

Kent USA EDM
ProtoMAX Waterjet
Ziess 520 Versa XRM
Instron Impact Tester
Meltio M600
Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) DynaCool- Quantum Design