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.

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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 25, 2025

Lehigh's I-FMD and ECE host IEEE Try Engineering Educator Session Event

In July, Svetlana Tatic-Lucic, Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lehigh University, and the Institute for Functional Materials and Devices (I-FMD) hosted teachers from Pennsylvania at the Health, Science & Technology Building, including a tour of the Integrated Nanofabrication and Cleanroom Facility. Thomas Koenig, Cleanroom Facility Manager, introduced teachers to his colleagues throughout the facility, where they observed machines performing processes featured in the TryEngineering videos, such as patterning, photolithography, and...