Our Mission

Collaborate with the UPRM Engineering programs by offering and developing fundamental and applied undergraduate courses, and by leading graduate programs in Applied Mechanics, Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean Engineering, and Engineering Education within an interdisciplinary and research-intensive environment. All educational and research activities respond to current and anticipated technical and societal needs of Puerto Rico and the world.

The Department of Engineering Sciences and Materials will be the interdisciplinary hub at UPRM to academically support and advance the UPRM Engineering programs and lead nationally recognized synergistic graduate and research programs in Engineering and Applied Sciences.