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With over 10,000 square feet of lab space and state-of-the-art instrumentation and equipment, TMI is a world-class hub for materials research.
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Materials Science
Our Materials Science and Engineering program is one of the best in the nation, and our graduates go on to be leaders in their fields.
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TMI hosts prestigious speakers throughout the year to promote research collaboration and learning across material science and engineering at UT.
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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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Guihua Yu's Atmospheric Water Harvesting Research Highlighted in Nature
In an era increasingly defined by water scarcity, the emerging field of atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) stands as a beacon of hope, particularly for regions where traditional water sources are scarce. At the forefront of this field is the Guihua Yu group at the Texas Materials Institute and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, whose pioneering works have recently been spotlighted in a special Water Outlook by Nature.
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Arumugam Manthiram Elected 2023 NAI Fellow
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has unveiled its 2023 Class of Fellows, featuring 162 academic inventors including our very own, Dr. Arumugam Manthiram, a professor in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering and Texas Material Institute at the University of Texas at Austin.
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TMI's Alumni, Abhay Gupta & Youhong Guo named 2023 Forbes '30 Under 30'
In a momentous recognition of their groundbreaking contributions, TMI's very own, Abhay Gupta, a distinguished cell materials engineer at Tesla, and polymer materials innovator, Youhong Guo have both secured coveted spots on the esteemed 2023 Forbes '30 Under 30' list.
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Goodenough Materials Innovation Lectures
In honor of Nobel Laureate Goodenough, this lecture series aims to bring leading experimentalists and theorists engaged in the broad field of materials to illustrate the past and present of materials research, and thereby create a vision for future innovation in this space.
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Maria Juenger, Cements 2024 Della Roy Lecturer
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Dr. Maria Juenger will deliver the 2024 Della Roy Lecture, titled "The Road to Sustainable Cement," highlighting the critical role of sustainability in modern construction.
Arumugam Manthiram Receives 2024 IBA Yeager Award
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Professor Manthiram has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious IBA Yeager Award for 2024.
Stretchable E-Skin Could Give Robots Human-Level Touch Sensitivity
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A first-ever stretchy electronic skin could equip robots and other devices with the same softness and touch sensitivity as human skin, opening up new possibilities to perform tasks that require a great deal of precision and control of force.
New Advanced Quantum Science Institute Will Bridge Basic Research and Applied Science
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Elaine Li and Xiuling Li will co-direct the new Texas Quantum Institute.
Professor Vaibhav Bahadur (VB) Innovates Green Hydrogen Production from Oilfield-Produced Water
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Professor Vaibhav Bahadur, renowned for his pioneering work in thermal-fluid sciences and materials, unveils groundbreaking research at the intersection of energy, water, hydrogen production and environmental protection.