DMSE's faculty are inspirational, energetic, dynamic, and eclectic. Here are some biographies and appreciations of just a few of the many people who have held appointments in this department.
- Antoine Allanore
- Polina Anikeeva
- Walter Alan Backofen
- Rowland M. Cannon, Jr.
- Morris Cohen
- Merton C. Flemings
- Silvija Gradecak
- Jeffrey C. Grossman
- Niels Holten-Andersen
- Darrell Irvine
- Randolph Kirchain
- Ron Latanision
- Nicola Marzari
- Anne M. Mayes
- Fred McGarry
- Robert E. Ogilvie, 1923–2013
- Christine Ortiz
- Walter Owen
- Robert Rose
- David K. Roylance
- Ken Russell
- Donald R. Sadoway
- Christopher A. Schuh
- Cyril Stanley Smith
- Francesco Stellacci
- Herbert H. Uhlig
- Krystyn J. Van Vliet
- John B. VanderSande
- Gus Witt
- Bernhardt J. Wuensch