Waikato Centre for Advanced Materials (WaiCAM)

Mission Statement

• To build up unique and world-class expertise in developing novel processes for producing advances materials and near net shape components and in developing high performance structural and functional materials.
• To develop advanced materials and related technologies that can be utilised by New Zealand Industry
• To create a world-class environment for training postgraduate level materials scientists and materials engineers.

Functions of WaiCAM

• To promote interdisciplinary collaboration among research groups from several departments at Waikato University in undertaking current research projects and in developing new research on advanced materials.
• To organise workshops, seminars and research discussions on advanced materials on a regular basis.
• To promote the research and  postgraduate student training capability of the University of Waikato in the area of materials nationally and internationally.
• To establish partnerships and strengthen linkages with other materials research groups in New Zealand and overseas.