Materials Measurement Science Division

Welcome to the Materials Measurement Science Division (MMSD)

We conduct a mixture of mission-based fundamental research, standards production and applied science and engineering to enable innovation in U.S. Industry and address measurement science needs of our various other agency (OA) partners.

• Mission — We aim to strengthen personal safety and economic security for the Nation. We develop purposeful solutions to critical, uniquely challenging materials science problems. We leverage an inspired and diverse workforce to conduct rigorous metrology-focused research.
• Core Values — We embrace Willingness, Passion, Personal Growth, Agility and Empathy.
• Technical Expertise — We have significant expertise in multiscale materials characterization, atomic and nanoscale metrology, and we leverage our growing expertise in computational science, artificial intelligence, and data science.
• Primary Focus Areas — We are guided by our historical expertise and evolve over time to address national priorities and support critical and emerging technologies.
• Organization — We are organized into eight Groups according to technical and programmatic expertise.