Institute for Functional Materials and Devices

Mission

The Institute for Functional Materials and Devices (I-FMD) convenes Lehigh’s interdisciplinary expertise in materials and devices to incubate sustainable advanced technologies, developing innovative solutions that address global energy, environmental and health priorities.

I-FMD facilities, including the Integrated Nanofabrication and Cleanroom Facility (INCF) and the Materials Characterization Facility (MCF), which are designed for both the internal and external user communities, offer a broad range of fabrication and characterization capabilities, supporting every stage of research—from fundamental studies to prototype development.

Upcoming Events

11th Annual Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Symposium

Join us for the 11th annual Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Symposium at Lehigh University. This event, hosted by Lehigh's Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering graduate students highlights the PhD research being conducted in the department, as well as providing an opportunity for our industry partners to network with the graduate students. This year two plenary talks will also be hosted. See the poster and flyer for more information and to register.

Flyer with event schedule Poster and plenary talk information Registration

Polymer Science and Engineering program 50th anniversary

We are excited to announce a special joint event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Lehigh’s Polymer Science and Engineering (PSE) program while hosting the Mid-Atlantic Rubber and Plastic Group (MARPG) Symposium.

This full-day event will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, and will be held in a hybrid format to welcome both in-person and virtual attendees.

Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration details.

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Recent News

August 4, 2025

MCF Director Kiely receives top microanalysis award for TEM research

Three men standing in full academic regalia - Dr. Jain is in the center wearing a medal and holding his honorary doctorate

June 5, 2025

I-FMD founding director Himanshu Jain awarded honorary doctorate

Attendees at the I-FMD materials symposium poster session

May 29, 2025

Advancing sustainability through research and collaboration

The annual Lehigh Materials Symposium, hosted by I-FMD, brings together academic and industry experts to explore sustainable solutions in energy, chemicals, and materials

6 LCCC students standing in front of 3 posters at the LCCC arts and scholars showcase

May 6, 2025

Lehigh RE@L Scholars present at LCCC Arts and Scholars Showcase

This past January, Lehigh's Institute for Functional Materials and Devices (I-FMD) formally launched the "Research Experience at Lehigh (RE@L) Scholars program in partnership with Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC). This program is designed to provide direct research experience for high-performing second year students from LCCC, offering them a unique opportunity to directly participate in scientific research and better prepare them for their futures upon graduating from LCCC. The program was designed based on the successful...