MSE News

Journal features Wenhao Sun in "Emerging Investigator" series

Journal features Wenhao Sun in "Emerging Investigator" series

Materials Horizons highlighted Sun for being an "exceptional early-career materials researcher" for his work on developing new quantitative and predictive theories of inorganic materials synthesis.
Team from (MC)2 wins 2020 excellence in staff service award

Team from (MC)2 wins 2020 excellence in staff service award

The group from the Michigan Materials Center for Characterization, also known as (MC)2, supports a state-of-the-art micron and nanoscale materials imaging and analysis center.
Phd defense marks 'once-in-a-lifetime' event for Yang and Qi

Phd defense marks 'once-in-a-lifetime' event for Yang and Qi

As Assistant Professor Liang Qi's first student to earn his PhD, Chaoming Yang represents an important milestone in Qi's career.
MSE steps up to take on the medical ppe shortage

MSE steps up to take on the medical ppe shortage

Ph.D. candidate Brian Iezzi of the Shtein group is using a laser cutter to make face shields, while Professor Brian Love is looking into improving mask materials.
Paul Krajewski inducted into National Academy of Engineering

Paul Krajewski inducted into National Academy of Engineering

Krajewski was selected "for development and implementation of lightweight automotive materials."
Three MSE students win Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship Awards

Three MSE students win Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship Awards

Wonjin Choi, Peter Meisenheimer and Mohsen Taheri all won the prestigious award, which recognizes outstanding doctoral candidates working on dissertations that are unusually creative, ambitious and impactful.
Shahani's first defense marks career milestone

Shahani's first defense marks career milestone

Saman Moniri's recent Ph.D. defense was a noteworthy event not only for him, but also for his advisor, Assistant Professor Ashwin Shahani.
Misra bestowed with named collegiate professorship

Misra bestowed with named collegiate professorship

Professor and MSE Chair Amit Misra calls the professorship, named for a U-M pioneer in physical metallurgy, a 'humbling honor.'
Bladesmithing Team Attends TMS 2020

Bladesmithing Team Attends TMS 2020

The newly formed club presented a project during a special bladesmithing symposium. The club is looking for new members to join them at TMS 2021 in Orlando.
Searching Lightweight and High-Stiffness Glasses by Machine Learning

Searching Lightweight and High-Stiffness Glasses by Machine Learning

Liang Qi's group has developed a new machine learning model that significantly boosts the search for lighter and stronger glasses with many promising engineering applications.
Covid-19 update: all MSE spring events canceled

Covid-19 update: all MSE spring events canceled

Classes at U-M are being delivered remotely through April 21, the end of winter semester.
Stronger, stiffer, greener: Carbon-negative natural-fiber composites

Stronger, stiffer, greener: Carbon-negative natural-fiber composites

MSE Professor Alan Taub is leading an initiative to achieve lighter-weight structures that enable better fuel economy using materials that are CO2 negative.
Research Team with Kioupakis and Hovden receives $1 million grant

Research Team with Kioupakis and Hovden receives $1 million grant

Manos Kioupakis and Robert Hovden are part of a team of U-M researchers working to revolutionize quantum technologies.
Kathleen Chou named AIME Henry deWitt Smith Scholar

Kathleen Chou named AIME Henry deWitt Smith Scholar

Chou received the honor for her educational and leadership experiences, participation in a TMS Material Advantage chapter, and community involvement.
Alan Taub wins TMS Research to Industrial Practice Award

Alan Taub wins TMS Research to Industrial Practice Award

The award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in turning research results into commercial products.