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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.
Dr. Deji Akinwande's Group Publishes in ACS Nano
Dr. Deji Akinwande’s research group has just published new research in ACS Nano. The team developed a novel method using UV-Ozone to create precisely engineered defects in graphene membranes. This breakthrough solves a major challenge in ultrathin hydrogen fuel cell membranes, improving their performance without affecting the material’s strength or stability.
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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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Alumni & Current Students of MS&E Program Lead on Collaborative Paper Showcasing New Way to Enhance Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Materials Science & Engineering alum Shanmukh Kutagulla and current student Patrick Carmichael are the lead authors on a new collaborative paper, out in ACS Nano, that presents a novel solution to problems that plague hydrogen fuel cells. Commonly used as an alternative to fossil fuels, hydrogen fuel cells currently have issues with hydrogen "leaking" through the membrane, lowering the efficiency and performance.
Latest Progress from Guihua Yu's Group Highlights Improving the Stability of Aqueous Batteries
Materials Science & Engineering graduate student Tianrui (Terry) Zheng, along with postdoctoral researcher Zhengyu Ju under the direction of Dr. Guihua Yu, have published a paper that focuses on improving the stability of aqueous batteries in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Also contributing to the paper were Dr. Amy Marschilok, Dr. Esther Takeuchi and Dr. Kenneth Takeuchi from Stony Brook University.
Guihua Yu Awarded Grand Discovery Prize from Global Prize for Innovation in Water
Continental water-stress may soon meet its match, thanks to breakthrough work from the University of Texas at Austin scientist and engineer, Professor Guihua Yu of the Cockrell School of Engineering, who has just received the top honor — the Grand Discovery Prize — at the 2025 Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW) in Saudi Arabia, in recognition of his pioneering hydrogels-based solar water technologies. (Business Wire)
MS&E Student Wenlong Li Leads Collaborative Paper on Battery Charging Designs
Materials Science & Engineering graduate student Wenlong Li, along with Mechanical Engineering graduate students Ayrton Yanyachi and Junyi Xia and under the direction of Dr. Yijin Liu, have published a collaborative paper that focuses on the charging protocols used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Also contributing to the paper were former MS&E student Dr. Yixian Wang, TMI-affiliate David Mitlin, and Mechanical Engineering professors Ofodike Ezekoye and Junmin Wang.
Tushar Telmasre Receives Two Awards From 248th ECS Meeting
Tushar Telmasre, a Materials Science & Engineering graduate student, received two awards for his work and presentations during this fall's 248th Electrochemical Society Meeting, held in Chicago, Illinois in October.
