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Professor Vaibhav Bahadur (VB) Innovates Green Hydrogen Production from Oilfield-Produced Water
Professor Vaibhav Bahadur, renowned for his pioneering work in thermal-fluid sciences and materials, unveils groundbreaking research at the intersection of energy, water, hydrogen production and environmental protection.
UT Austin's Medical Device is Featured at Inside Out Event
UT Austin continues to lead the way in pioneering research that addresses critical societal needs, exemplified by the work of Dr. Tanya Hutter and her team. The project aims to transform respiratory health through a smart device that incorporates advanced sensors and a user-friendly design, with interactive breathing training capabilities.
Guihua Yu, Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
A trio of Texas Engineers have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society. One of them being our very own, Dr. Guihua Yu!
Guihua Yu Featured in People Magazine
Dr. Guihua Yu, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, has invented a pioneering water filter to tackle pollution. His breakthrough earned him a feature in People news.
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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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Dr. Jin Yang Receives NSF CAREER Award
Dr. Jin Yang, Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin and faculty member of the Texas Materials Institute (TMI), has been awarded the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, one of the most prestigious honors for early-career faculty in science and engineering. This five-year award, totaling approximately $650,000, will support Dr. Yang’s research on the fracture and material failure behavior of soft viscoelastic materials such as polymers, hydrogels, and biological under different loading rates and temperatures.
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.
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