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Predicting Electron Transport Under Surface Scattering
Surface is a common scatterer to electron transport. The surface scattering is critical to many applications such as interconnects and sensors. For example, as the demands of microelectronics push for increasingly smaller interconnects, the need for higher electrical conductivity becomes more pronounced.
Professor Manthiram Delivers Plenary Talk at the Italian Chemical Society National Congress
At the prestigious Societa Chimica Italiana (SCI) National Congress, held during August 26-30, 2024, in Italy, Professor Manthiram from the University of Texas at Austin took center stage to deliver a plenary talk on "Elements of Future for Sustainable Energy Storage."
UT Austin Researchers Explore Ethanol Metabolism in the Brain in a Brand-new Study Published in Alcohol
Dr. Tanya Hutter and her team of researchers from UT Austin, with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), have made a significant contribution to the field of alcohol research.
TMI Scientist Joins DOE’s Energy Innovation Hub to Advance Aqueous Battery Technology
The Yijin Liu group at The University of Texas at Austin is joining a landmark research effort aimed at revolutionizing energy storage technology as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) newly announced Energy Innovation Hub.
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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. Zachariah A. Page Receives Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE)
Dr. Zachariah A. Page has been awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), one of the highest honors for early-career scientists. Announced by President Joe Biden on January 14, 2025, the award celebrates Dr. Page’s innovative research in chemistry, along with his continued exploration in the broad fields of macromolecular synthesis and materials science.
2025 Hill Prize in Physical Sciences: James Chelikowsky
Chelikowsky, who is a professor of physics, chemical engineering and part of the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, has been awarded the 2025 Hill Prize in Physical Sciences for his innovative approach to designing and discovering permanent magnets.
Andrei D. Dolocan and Ioana R. Gearba-Dolocan Recognized for 15 Years of Service
Congratulations to Andrei D. Dolocan and Ioana R. Gearba-Dolocan on receiving the 2025 Staff Service Awards in recognition of their remarkable 15 years of dedicated service at the Texas Materials Institute!
Professor Arumugam Manthiram received the Faraday Medal Award
Professor Arumugam Manthiram received the Faraday Medal Award from the Society for Advancement of Electrochemical Science and Technology (SAEST), India.
Koo Research Group Presents at AIAA SciTech 2025 Conference
Three graduate students from the Koo Research Group presented five papers at the AIAA SciTech Conference in Orlando, Florida. Topics included advanced aerospace materials like carbon/UHTR and quartz/UHTR ablatives, microstructural analysis, and photogrammetry methods. The students, along with their advisor Dr. Joseph H. Koo, showcased their research to over 6,000 attendees.
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