News and Events
News and Events
News and Events
Dr. Huiliang Wang, an assistant professor in the Biomedical Engineering and Texas Materials Institute at the University of Texas at Austin, has been honored with the prestigious NSF Career Award for his project that delves into the creation of new nanoparticles to unravel the mysteries of the brain. This initiative seeks to revolutionize the understanding of brain function through the development of hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) nanoparticles for ultrasound-triggered neuromodulation.
In the realm of scientific innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword; it's a transformative force. While the general public explores ChatGPT's capabilities, scientists are harnessing various forms of AI to unlock new materials, unveil hidden trends in big data, and optimize technology designs across disciplines.
In an era increasingly defined by water scarcity, the emerging field of atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) stands as a beacon of hope, particularly for regions where traditional water sources are scarce. At the forefront of this field is the Guihua Yu group at the Texas Materials Institute and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, whose pioneering works have recently been spotlighted in a special Water Outlook by Nature.
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has unveiled its 2023 Class of Fellows, featuring 162 academic inventors including our very own, Dr. Arumugam Manthiram, a professor in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering and Texas Material Institute at the University of Texas at Austin.
In a momentous recognition of their groundbreaking contributions, TMI's very own, Abhay Gupta, a distinguished cell materials engineer at Tesla, and polymer materials innovator, Youhong Guo have both secured coveted spots on the esteemed 2023 Forbes '30 Under 30' list.
In a bid to create a more sustainable and interconnected world, Dr. Nanshu Lu, a prominent researcher in the Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Department and part of the affiliated faculty at TMI at UT Austin, is set to reveal groundbreaking innovations in flexible electronics.
Electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring has been around since the 1920s and is widely used by researchers and medical practitioners alike. Though the standard technology is outdated and can be burdensome on the patient with unprecise recordings. UT Austin Biomedical Engineering researchers aim to change that with innovative technology to improve EEG technology for sleep monitoring.
In a breakthrough for renewable energy, scientists at Texas Materials Institute have uncovered a pivotal step in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) that is fundamental to various clean energy technologies.
Applied Physics Letters has introduced the APL Rising Stars Collection and APL Rising Star Award to spotlight early career principal investigators making strides in applied physics. Dr. Jean Anne Incorvia has been unveiled as the first recipient, recognizing her impactful contributions to the field.
In recognition for her outstanding contributions to the advancement of nanoscale science and engineering in the field of chemical engineering, Delia Milliron has received the Nanoscale Science and Engineering 2023 NSEF Forum Award.