Institute of Materials Engineering

Institute of Materials Engineering

The Institute of Materials Engineering is a major centre of materials engineering and expertise in Australia with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

Materials physics graph
Materials physics and modelling.

ANSTO's Institute of Materials Engineering (IME) plays a significant role in maintaining Australia's international profile in the field of nuclear science and technology. It aims to develop, manufacture, characterise, model and - ultimately - utilise materials in support of the advanced nuclear fuel cycle and next generation power systems.

The Institute undertakes several other research activities through sponsored collaborative research programs that enhance ANSTO’s contribution to the community. See 'Current research' (below) for more about the Institute's major projects.