Cross-College Magnetics Center

Advancing the frontiers of magnetic science and technology

Cross-College Magnetics Center – Selected Sections
22
Faculty Members
6
Departments
3
Campuses
2024
Established

Our Mission

The Cross-College Magnetics Center at Northeastern University advances the frontiers of magnetic science and technology through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. We foster an environment that accelerates scientific discovery, provides comprehensive educational training for students at all levels, and facilitates resource sharing across campuses. Our center develops strong partnerships with industry, government laboratories, and leading magnetics programs worldwide to serve as a global hub for cutting-edge magnetics research.

Research Focus Areas

Our center adopts a vertically integrated approach—encompassing theoretical, computational, material, device, and system levels—to accelerate discovery in magnetics.

Novel Rare Earth-Free Permanent Magnets
High-Anisotropy Materials
Low-Loss Magnetic Materials
Spintronics and Magnonics
Magneto-Optics and Ultrafast Phenomena
Microwave Magnetics
Magnetic Sensing and Detection
Medical Applications of Magnetism
Advanced Theory and Computational Methods
Student conducting permanent magnet research experiment

Center Overview

Student working with hard disk drive experiment
Established
October 2024
Faculty Members
22 Distinguished Researchers
Departments Represented
Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Roux Institute, and the Kostas Research Institute

Our Campuses

Northeastern’s global network connects students and faculty across vibrant campuses, fostering innovation and collaboration from Boston to Portland—and beyond.

Boston

The heart of Northeastern: a hub for research, learning, and urban innovation.

Burlington

A center for discovery and defense research, advancing technology and security.

Portland

Home to the Roux Institute, driving digital transformation and regional partnerships.

Connected to additional Northeastern regional campuses across North America and beyond.