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Delia Milliron receives 2023 NSEF Forum Award
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.
Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2023
Congratulations to the 10 faculty affiliated with the Texas Materials Institute that were acknowledge by Clarivate as Highly Cited Researchers for 2023.
Delia Milliron receives 2023 Materials Research Society (MRS) Medal Award
Delia Milliron, the Ernest Cockrell, Sr. Chair #1 in engineering and department chair in chemical engineering, has received the Materials Research Society’s 2023 MRS Medal, which recognizes an exceptional achievement in materials research, or a specific outstanding recent discovery or advancement, that is expected to have a major impact on the progress of a materials‐related field.
Laser Technology Cools the Way for Cellular Surgery and Drug Delivery
Imagine a laser so gentle it can cradle nanoparticles, biological cells, and even drive drug-delivering microscopic vehicles to sick cells without causing harm. This isn't science fiction; it's a new innovation led by a team of scientists at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Texas Materials Seminar Series
The Texas Materials Seminar Series features MSE 397 Seminars, TMI Distinguished Lectureships, and TMI Special Seminars, where leading faculty and professionals from around the world share cutting-edge innovations and advancements in materials engineering with our students.
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Dr. Yuebing Zheng Elected Fellow of SPIE
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, is proud to announce that Dr. Yuebing Zheng has been elected to the prestigious grade of Fellow of SPIE, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of optics and photonics.
Advancements in Anode-Free Solid-State Batteries
Dr. David Mitlin and Dr. Donald Siegel, along with their colleagues in the Department of Energy’s MUSIC Energy Frontier Research Center, recently published a perspective article in Nature Materials on "Electro-Chemo-Mechanics of Anode-Free Solid-State Batteries."
In2Se3: A New Material for Enhancing AI Performance
In a recent groundbreaking study, Dr. Yurim Jeon, a postdoctoral researcher, and Dr. Deji Akinwande, a distinguished professor, have uncovered In2Se3’s potential to significantly advance artificial intelligence (AI).
Dr. Deji Akinwande Delivers Distinguished Kavli Plenary Lecture at MRS Fall 2024
Dr. Deji Akinwande delivered the Kavli Plenary Lecture at the Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall 2024 Meeting, highlighting the potential of 2D nanomaterials for both scientific research and practical engineering applications."
Kent Zheng named Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science
Kent Zheng, assistant professor, has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science. He joined the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin in January of 2024 having completed postdoctoral research with Prof. Joe Checkelsky at MIT Physics Department.
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