Research departments
The Faculty of Science and Engineering has multiple research departments and institutes that span the field of STEM research.

Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials
The Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM) in the Netherlands is a cross-border research institute focused on developing advanced biobased materials. AMIBM is located on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus.
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Gravitational Waves and Fundamental Physics
The recent discoveries of gravitational waves by LIGO/Virgo interferometers and of Higgs boson by LHC taught us about the internal workings of the universe more than any other scientific discovery in the preceding decades. Yet more questions arose than we got answers to. Research at the Department of Gravitational Waves and Fundamental Physics is targeted at finding answers to those fundamental questions.
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Sensor Engineering
The Sensor Engineering department focuses on the development of innovative sensing applications. The research facilities of the department are located on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus.
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Maastricht Centre for Systems Biology
Launched in 2015, the Maastricht Centre for Systems Biology (MaCSBio) aims to develop a set of computational and mathematical models, applicable in science and clinic, that will advance our understanding of biological systems, and predict progression and progression and treatment of complex diseases over time.
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Circular Chemical Engineering
In its transition to a circular economy, society seeks new solutions to reduce its consumption of primary (fossil) feedstock. These are limited, their products damage the environment when being disposed of as waste, and their utilisation for energy production causes global warming. CCE’s main research lines address such feedstock reduction: circular plastics by mechanical recycling and plasma chemistry for electrification of industrial processes
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Maastricht Science Programme
The Maastricht Science Programme is a bachelor’s programme with a dedicated academic staff. Besides teaching, many of our staff are involved in scholarly pursuits. Staff research is incorporated into our project period, providing our students with an opportunity to gain essential research skills and the ability to examine a diversity of topics at the forefront of knowledge
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Food Claims Centre Venlo
The Food Claims Centre Venlo (FCCV) is the knowledge centre for all questions related to nutrition and food law. FCCV focuses on all questions related to the legal demonstration of whether food is safe or healthy.
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Brightlands Institute for Smart Society
The Brightlands Institute for Smart Society (BISS) carries out excellent, fundamental and applied research in the field of 'responsible and effective data-driven decision-making for the digital society'.
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Mathematics Centre Maastricht
The Mathematics Centre Maastricht (MCM) unites research, education and outreach in mathematics across Maastricht University.
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University College Maastricht
UCM's main research topics evolve around liberal arts and sciences and politics.
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Maastricht Centre for Arts and Culture, Conservation and Heritage
The Maastricht Centre for Arts and Culture, Conservation and Heritage (MACCH) is an interdisciplinary research centre that brings together economic, legal, (art) historical, philosophical, sociological and practical expertise to the context of arts and heritage.
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Maastricht Experimental Research In and through the Arts Network
MERIAN invites established artists and academics to engage in collaborative research in between making and thinking.
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AMIBMAachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials
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GWFPGravitational Waves and Fundamental Physics
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MaCSBioMaastricht Centre for Systems Biology
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CCECircular Chemical Engineering
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MSPMaastricht Science Programme
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FCCVFood Claims Centre Venlo
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BISSBrightlands Institute for Smart Society
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MCMMathematics Centre Maastricht
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UCMUniversity College Maastricht
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MACCHMaastricht Centre for Arts and Culture, Conservation and Heritage
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MERIANMaastricht Experimental Research In and through the Arts Network