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5 Questions with Yuebing Zheng, Author of New Book on Nanophotonics
How light interacts with matter is one of the most basic, yet important branches of science. A growing area in this field is nanophotonics, which studies these interactions at the smallest of scales where material building blocks begin to exhibit dynamic properties.
Milk Reaction Inspires New Way to Make Highly Conductive Gel Films
A common chemical reaction that most people have seen first-hand is the inspiration for a new way to make a flexible gel film that could lead to innovations in sensors, batteries, robotics and more.
2D Artificial Neurons Mimic Complex Brain Abilities for Next-Gen AI Computing
Research published in Nature Nanotechnology shows the creation of atomically thin artificial neurons by stacking two-dimensional (2D) materials to expand the functionality of electronic memristors by making them responsive to both optical and electrical signals for the operation of winner-take-all neural networks with separate feedforward and feedback paths within the network.
Professor Deji Akinwande Elected as 2023 MRS Fellow
Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Deji Akinwande, has been elected for the 2023 Class of MRS Fellows by the Materials Research Society (MRS).
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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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From Scraps to Sips: Everyday Biomass Produces Drinking Water from Thin Air
Discarded food scraps, stray branches, seashells and many other natural materials are key ingredients in a new system that can pull drinkable water out of thin air developed by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin.
Pablo Vidal Receives Honorable Mention in TechConnect World 2025 Student Best Abstract Award Program
Pablo Vidal, a PhD student in the Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) program, has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the TechConnect World 2025 Student Best Abstract Award Program. This recognition highlights his research on developing manufacturing techniques and materials for personalized electroencephalography (EEG) tattoos.
Texas Engineers Take Home Hill Prizes
Chemical engineers Joan Brennecke, Benny Freeman and James Chelikowsky are among the recipients of the TAMEST (Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology) and Lyda Hill Philanthropies2025 Hill Prizes.
Ultrasound-based Drug Delivery Method Could Lead to Safer, Targeted Treatments
A new ultrasound technology developed by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin can activate drugs delivered to targeted cells or parts of the body, a leap forward in the ability to control interactions between molecules for enhanced treatments.
Why Your Headphone Battery Doesn’t Last
AUSTIN, Texas — Ever notice that batteries in electronics don’t last as long as they did when they were brand new?
An international research team led by The University of Texas at Austin took on this well-known battery challenge, called degradation, with a twist. They’re focusing their work on real-world technology that many of us use daily: wireless earbuds. They deployed X-ray, infrared and other imaging technologies to understand the complexities of all the technology packed in these tiny devices and learn why their battery lives erode over time.
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