Welcome to AMPAC
The Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center (AMPAC) is an interdisciplinary research and education center for materials science and engineering located at the University of Central Florida (UCF). AMPAC's vision is to make UCF an international leader in materials science and engineering research and education by:
- Excelling in the development, processing and characterization of advanced materials to achieve prominence in targeted research areas
- Providing leadership to the UCF Materials Science and Engineering research and education program
- Enhancing economic growth and promoting industrial development through effective partnerships with industry
Message from AMPAC Director Jiyu Fang
Welcome to the Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center (AMPAC) at the University of Central Florida (UCF). The overall mission of AMPAC is to... Read the complete announcement
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Announcement
ORC-AMPAC/MSE Doctoral Fellowship
Stipend: $25,000 in year one; years 2-4 variable based on program assistantship stipend levels Duration: 1 yr fellowship support; 3 yrs graduate assistantship support Eligibility: all new doctoral students College-selected
Latest News
April 2022
UCF Researchers Create Brain-like Devices to Enable AI in Remote Regions and Space

Researchers at the University of Central Florida are developing new devices that will allow artificial intelligence (AI) to work from anywhere, without connecting to the internet.
March 2022
UCF Researchers Are Part of New Multi-million-dollar Awards from U.S. Department of Defense

The new funding will support projects that range from advancing hypersonic propulsion to improving semiconductor performance.
March 2022
UCF Researcher to Collaborate with MIT on DARPA Night-vision Project

NanoScience and Physics Professor Michael Leuenberger will help develop lighter night-vision goggles than current models that weigh 2 pounds.