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TMI's core faculty lead cutting-edge research by running their grants through the institute, fostering collaboration and resource sharing.
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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-Led Team Turn Microbubbles into Robotic Microtools
Materials Science & Engineering (MS&E) alum Hyungmok Joh, MS&E graduate student Bin Lian, and TMI faculty member Donglei Emma Fan unveiled a breakthrough in microbubbles, which had been a technological challenge up to now.
TMI Affiliated Faculty Member Dr. Huiliang Wang a Finalist for Science & PINS Prize
Dr. Huiliang Wang, an assitant professor in Biomedical Engineering and an affiliate of Texas Materials Institute, was a finalist for the 2025 Science & PINS Prize for Neuromodulation.
Student-Led Discoveries in Electrochemical Systems published in MRS Bulletin
Materials Science & Engineering graduate students, Shan Kutagulla and Patrick Carmichael, collaborated with other Cockrell School students and faculty to improve clean energy technologies that turn carbon dioxide (CO₂) into useful products.
UT Austin Graduate Student Researchers Drive Innovation in Battery Manufacturing
High-performance batteries are at the core of modern technology, from electric vehicles to portable electronics. Producing these batteries at scale requires precise control, efficiency, and consistent quality. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, leveraging the resources and expertise of the Texas Materials Institute (TMI), are developing innovative solutions to address key challenges in battery manufacturing. Two recent studies, both published in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society, showcase this leadership.
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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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Zhantao Chen Publishes New Article on AI-assisted Tool
Zhantao Chen, an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and a TMI-affiliate, has published an article on an AI tool in Nature Machine Intelligence. The article used AI to help researchers in ways that would assist in experimental tasks that are often labor-intensive and tiresome.
Terry Zheng & Yu Group Publish New Work on Water-Based Electrolytes
Materials Science and Engineering graduate student Tianrui (Terry) Zheng, under the supervision of Dr. Guihua Yu has published research in Advanced Materials introducing a biphasic electrolyte architecture that combines the strengths of water-based (aqueous) and organic-based electrolytes for long-duration, high-rate zinc metal batteries.
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Yuebing Zheng Awarded 'New Directions' Seed Funding from UT OVPR
Yuebing Zheng was awarded seed funding through the University's Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors. The 'New Directions in Research' grants are one time payments that give faculty an opportunity to obtain proof-of-concept or pilot data for future, larger grants.
Terry Zheng Awarded UT Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowship
Tianrui (Terry) Zheng, a Materials Science & Engineering graduate student working with Dr. Guihua Yu, is a recipient of the 2026-2027 UT Chevron Energy Graduate Fellows Award from UT's Energy Institute.
