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.
Recent News
April 9, 2025
I-FMD hosts XPS Symposium sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific
Lehigh's Institute for Functional Materials and Devices hosted a workshop on April 8, 2025 on X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) techniques. This event was organized by Dr. Ryan Thorpe, Surface Science Manager for I-FMD, and was generously sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific. The full day event kicked off with an overview of Lehigh's Materials Characterization facility, including I-FMD's near-ambient pressure XPS (NAP-XPS), which is a unique capability that is only available at a handful of institutions...
April 7, 2025
I-FMD Faculty and Staff present at "Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts" Symposium
Faculty and staff from Lehigh's Institute Functional Materials and Devices were among the presenters at the first of its kind "Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts Symposium" held at Lehigh University on March 21, 2025. The symposium was jointly sponsored by the Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) and the Vice Provost for Research (VPR) office. The event featured a total of 20 presentation, performances and discussions and was open to all members of the Lehigh and...
October 14, 2024
Guest Speaker Prof. Jagannathan (Jag) Sankar White House Millennium Researcher and University Distinguished Professor North Carolina A&T State University
I-FMD was proud to host visit from Dr. Jag Sankar