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Professor Nicholas Peppas Featured in First Issue of Nature Chemical Engineering
UT Austin Professor Nicholas Peppas, Sc.D. is among a handful of prestigious researchers whose publications are featured in the inaugural issue of Nature Chemical Engineering. The article, A Bright Future in Medicine for Chemical Engineering, is co-authored with Professor Robert Langer, Sc.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Injectable Water Filtration System Could Improve Access to Clean Drinking Water
More than 2 billion people, approximately a quarter of the world’s population, lack access to clean drinking water. A new, portable and affordable water filtration solution created by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to change that.
Huiliang Wang Awarded NSF Career Award 2024
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.
Yuebing Zheng featured in Photonics Focus
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.
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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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Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2024
Congratulations to the 11 faculty affiliated with the Texas Materials Institute that were acknowledge by Clarivate as Highly Cited Researchers for 2024.
AI Faculty Cluster Hire (APPLY HERE)
The Cockrell School of Engineering and College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin are hiring four tenure-track Assistant Professors in the "AI for Materials" cluster initiative, starting Fall 2025.
Electrochemical Simulations Made More Accurate
Dr. Yuanyue Liu and his research group at the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering and Texas Materials Institute at the University of Texas at Austin have released CP-VASP, a patch for the Vienna Ab-Initio Simulation Package (VASP) that enables Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations under constant electrode potential.
New Thermal Interface Material Could Cool Down Energy-Hungry Data Centers
A new cooling technology could change how heat is managed in electronic devices — from tiny semiconductors to massive data centers.
Nature-Inspired Tech Powers Faster Water Purification
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, led by Dr. D. Emma Fan, have developed a groundbreaking electrochemical manufacturing technology for water purification, inspired by the efficiency of natural structures like plant roots and the human lung.
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