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Koo Research Group Advances Ablative Materials Research
The Koo Research Group conducted advanced micro-CT experiments at LBNL's Advanced Light Source and delivered multiple presentations at the NSMMS in June, with notable recognition for their research on ablative materials
Tanya Hutter Receives NSF CAREER Award 2024
Dr. Tanya Hutter, Assistant Professor in UT Austin’s Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering and Texas Materials Institute has been awarded this year’s prestigious NSF CAREER Award. This recognition highlights her innovative research aimed at advancing the thermal control of porous materials for enhanced gas sorption applications.
Yuanyue Liu Lab Publishes in Chemical Reviews
Yuanyue Liu, an assistant professor in the Walker Department of Engineering and Texas Materials Institute at UT Austin, is at the forefront of developing and applying atomistic modeling methods to advance materials for electronics and energy applications. His research focuses on electrochemistry, catalysis, electron transport, semiconductors and 2D materials.
Donglei Emma Fan Showcases Innovations in Robotics and Nanotechnology
Dr. Donglei Emma Fan, from UT's Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering and Texas Materials Institute, has had a dynamic summer, delivering keynote speeches and a plenary talk at two prestigious international conferences.
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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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Controlling Failure in Anode-Free Solid-State and Sodium Metal Batteries
A group of researchers, led by David Mitlin and Yixian Wang, have recently published impactful research in Advanced Materials and in Angewandte Chemie, both articles making the journals’ front cover.
MS&E Students Recognized for Excellence at TechConnect World 2025
The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) program is celebrating the remarkable achievements of its graduate students, who were honored at the TechConnect World 2025. This international recognition highlights the innovative research from Jiazheng Bao, Pablo Vidal, and Ming-Feng Hsieh, who have each made significant contributions to the field of materials science
Dr. Emma Fan Elected to the AIMBE Board of Directors
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. D. Emma Fan has been elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering board of directors, a prestigious position voted on by the AIMBE Fellows—an esteemed group of approximately 2,000 members within the society. Dr. Fan’s election marks a significant achievement and reflects her dedication and contributions to the field. She looks forward to contributing her expertise and collaborating with fellow board members to drive the continued advancement of medical and biological engineering!
Dr. Deji Akinwande Publishes in Nature Materials
Dr. Deji Akinwande's research group in collaboration with ETH has reported a significant contribution to the field of materials science with the publication of a review article in Nature Materials, one of the top journals in the field.
Donglei Emma Fan Inducted as Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors
Dr. Donglei Emma Fan from the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering and Texas Materials Institute, has been inducted into the 2025 Class of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors, a prestigious honor recognizing her significant contributions to innovation and technology.
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