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Dr. Zachariah A. Page Receives Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE)
Dr. Zachariah A. Page has been awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), one of the highest honors for early-career scientists. Announced by President Joe Biden on January 14, 2025, the award celebrates Dr. Page’s innovative research in chemistry, along with his continued exploration in the broad fields of macromolecular synthesis and materials science.
2025 Hill Prize in Physical Sciences: James Chelikowsky
Chelikowsky, who is a professor of physics, chemical engineering and part of the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, has been awarded the 2025 Hill Prize in Physical Sciences for his innovative approach to designing and discovering permanent magnets.
Andrei D. Dolocan and Ioana R. Gearba-Dolocan Recognized for 15 Years of Service
Congratulations to Andrei D. Dolocan and Ioana R. Gearba-Dolocan on receiving the 2025 Staff Service Awards in recognition of their remarkable 15 years of dedicated service at the Texas Materials Institute!
Professor Arumugam Manthiram received the Faraday Medal Award
Professor Arumugam Manthiram received the Faraday Medal Award from the Society for Advancement of Electrochemical Science and Technology (SAEST), India.
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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.
