The Texas Materials Institute (TMI) serves as a hub for advanced research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and hands-on training in materials science and engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Our video library highlights key technologies, introduces faculty leadership, and showcases seminars designed to support students, researchers, and industry partners. Explore the videos below to gain insights into TMI’s research capabilities, equipment, and the educational opportunities we provide.
Past Presentations
Introduction to the Fall 2025 Characterization Techniques Workshop
Director Jamie Warner welcomes you to the Texas Materials Institute and shares the mission of our training programs.
Revealing Sub-surface Morphologies and Materials Composition using the Scios Dual Beam
Assistant Director Raluca Gearba's talk, "Revealing Sub-surface Morphologies and Materials Composition using the Scios Dual Beam," from TMI's Fall 2025 Workshop, Characterization Techniques for Materials in Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Applications.
Scattering: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
TMI Research Scientist Steve Swinnea's talk, "Scattering: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once," from TMI's Fall 2025 Workshop, Characterization Techniques for Materials in Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Applications.
Advanced STEM Techniques for Characterization of Energy Materials using the JEOL NEOARM TEM
TMI Research Scientist Xun Zhan's talk, "Advanced STEM Techniques for Characterization of Energy Materials using the JEOL NEOARM TEM," from TMI's Fall 2025 Workshop, Characterization Techniques for Materials in Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Applications.
TOF-SIMS Applications to Battery Research
TMI Research Scientist Andrei Dolocan's talk, "TOF-SIMS Applications to Battery Research," from TMI's Fall 2025 Workshop, Characterization Techniques for Materials in Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Applications.
Supporting Energy Research: A Dual-spectroscopy Strategy for Analyzing Air-sensitive Samples
TMI Research Scientist Hugo Celio's talk, "Supporting Energy Research: A Dual-spectroscopy Strategy for Analyzing Air-sensitive Samples," from TMI's Fall 2025 Workshop, Characterization Techniques for Materials in Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Applications. The slides did not advance correctly in the beginning half of the presentation.
Understanding the Intrinsic Structure and Composition of Sodium Battery Interfaces Using Cryo-FIB and Cryo-Electron Microscopy
Presentation by former MS&E Graduate Student (Graduated 2025) Kevin Matthews, "Understanding the Intrinsic Structure and Composition of Sodium Battery Interfaces Using Cryo-FIB and Cryo-Electron Microscopy".
