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New blue fluorophore breaks efficiency records in both solids and solutions
Reaching 98% efficiency in a solid state and 94% in solution, the small fluorescent molecule’s design could cut down development time and cost for future applications.
First quantum-mechanical model of quasicrystals reveals why they exist
Quasicrystals couldn’t be simulated with quantum mechanics because of their irregular atomic patterns. A new method overcomes this challenge.
A rule-breaking, colorful silicone that could conduct electricity
Previously only thought to be insulating, a shift in the angle between silicon and oxygen atoms creates a highway for an electrical charge.
Marcel Chlupsa and Amanda Wang receive DOE SCGSR awards
As SCGSR recipients, Chlupsa (Shahani group) will spend 12 months at Argonne National Laboratory and Wang (Kioupakis group) will spend five months at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.
Two MSE-affiliated students receive NSF Fellowships
Remarkably, every single eligible undergraduate who's worked in Robert Hovden's lab has received the prestigious award. Will Millsaps and Miti Shah make him 6-for-6.
Pena-Francesch receives PMSE YIP Award
The award recognizes emerging early-career leaders who have made significant contributions in their respective fields within polymer materials science and engineering.
Jinsang Kim named Raoul Kopelman Collegiate Professor of Science & Engineering
The honor underscores a stellar career that includes groundbreaking research and impressive contributions to education and leadership.
Three MSE PhD students receive Rackham Predoctoral Awards
The prestigious fellowship supports outstanding doctoral students working on dissertations that are unusually creative, ambitious, and impactful.
Amit Misra named editor-in-chief of MRS Bulletin
As MRS Bulletin celebrates 50 years, Misra says he is committed to driving the journal forward as the premier destination for groundbreaking materials research.
Tim Chambers receives Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award
As advisor of MMS, Chambers is being honored for being a passionate teacher and mentor.
Liz Holm elected to National Academy of Engineering (NAE)
Election to the NAE is one of the highest professional honors accorded an engineer.
Senior Trevor Balduck's "A Material World" on display in Pierpont
The exhibit - which runs through February 5 - was inspired by his work in the Marquis Research Group.
MI gov names Alan Taub to future Mobility & Electrification council
The council provides recommendations on changes to state policy to government entities, including the Department of Labor, Governor, and Legislature.
Dongjae Shin receives scholarship from SVCF
A member of the Li+ Lab, Shin is conducting research focused on vacuum deposition technologies, the findings from which could revolutionize applications in batteries, memories and synaptic transistors.
Ashwin Shahani honored by White House with PECASE
The award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on early-career scientists and engineers.
Faster organic phosphorescence for better display tech
Layering an organic material on top of 2D materials achieves stable, fast phosphorescent light emission without using expensive and hazardous heavy metals.
Battery-like computer memory keeps working above 1000°F
The material transports oxygen ions rather than electrons, creating heat-resistant voltages for both digital memory and in-memory computing.
Burned rice hulls could help batteries store more charge
New research finds hard carbon in rice hull ash, providing a cheap, domestic source of the material that can replace graphite in lithium-ion or sodium-ion battery anodes.
Po-Yu Kung receives international students fellowship
A member of the Li group, Kung's research focuses on the charge transfer properties of single-particle battery materials.
Annual food drive for Food Gatherers runs through Dec. 9
Please support the efforts to raise needs funds for the hungry in our area this holiday season.