2023 Fall Newsletter

UF MSE-NE Newsletter
Michele Manuel, Ph.D.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Michele Manuel, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, shares a look back at department news and events.  >>>


Nancy Ruzycki, Ph.D.

FROM INSPIRATION TO ACHIEVEMENT

Nancy Ruzycki, Ph.D., shares an update on how well her summer science camps went, what her team has learned along the way, and what they are planning for the future. >>>

Tori Miller, Ph.D.

TORI MILLER RECEIVES ASM INTERNATIONAL SILVER MEDAL

With her metallic materials research, Tori Miller, Ph.D., has revolutionized the understanding of material properties and their applications in various industries. >>>

Kyle Hartig, Ph.D.

SETTING THE STANDARD IN NUCLEAR MATERIALS SECURITY

Kyle Hartig, Ph.D., receives INMM Early Career Award, Joint Appointment with Savannah River National Lab. >>>

Michael Tonks, Ph.D., and  Assel Aitkaliyeva, Ph.D.

CRAFTING THE FUTURE WITH INNOVATIVE FUEL DESIGNS

Michael Tonks, Ph.D., and Assel Aitkaliyeva, Ph.D., are taking on the challenges of advanced reactor fuel design. >>>

Deepika Singh, Ph.D.

MSE ALUMNA ADDS TO LONG LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Deepika Singh, Ph.D., (MS MSE ’91) is among the 2023 class of inductees into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. >>>

Jason Griggs, Ph.D.

ALUM JASON GRIGGS HONORED WITH WILMER SOUDER AWARD

Jason Griggs, Ph.D., FADM (Ph.D. MSE ’98), is the third UF MSE alumni to win the award in Dental Materials. >>>

Christopher Batich, Ph.D.

A DISTINGUISHED CAREER AND LEGACY AT UF

Christopher Batich, Ph.D., professor, retired in September 2023 after more than 30 years of pioneering work that has left an indelible mark on the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering and healthcare. >>>

Nuclear Sleuths UF researchers

SPECIAL FEATURE – NUCLEAR SLEUTHS

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has taken a significant step toward advancing nuclear forensics research by establishing a $26.4 million research consortium led by the University of Florida. >>>