Author: Copeland, Royce W

Researchers at the University of Florida’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering have developed a machine-learning framework that could revolutionize the way high-temperature superconductors are discovered.  Superconductors are materials capable of conducting electricity without resistance, a property that could transform energy transmission, transportation, and medical technologies. However, finding new superconductors has been a slow, expensive […]

Assel Aitkaliyeva, Ph.D., a faculty member in our Nuclear Engineering program, has begun a three-year rotation as a Program Director at ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy). During this time, she will be based in Washington, D.C., where she will play a key role in shaping and advancing cutting-edge energy research. Despite her new responsibilities, Dr. […]

As demand for cleaner energy grows, so does the need for sustainable battery technologies. At the University of Florida, Megan Butala, Ph.D., an assistant professor of materials science and engineering, is exploring a promising alternative to today’s lithium-ion batteries. Her research focuses on disordered rocksalt oxides (DRXs), which could reduce reliance on scarce and environmentally […]

We are pleased to announce that Tori Miller, Ph.D., has been awarded the Vladimir A. Grodsky Professorship in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering. This prestigious recognition honors Dr. Miller’s sustained performance and excellence in research, teaching and service in materials science and engineering with a specialization in metals. Join us in congratulating Dr. […]

This past January, Dr. Kyle Hartig attended the IAEA Emerging Technologies Workshop in Vienna, Austria, as an invited observer. The workshop brought together a diverse group of experts—scientists, policymakers, and technical specialists—to explore how emerging technologies could enhance global nonproliferation efforts. As Chair of the INMM Cyber and Emerging Technologies Committee, he was at the […]

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR I am pleased to share news and updates from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering and the Nuclear Engineering Program. >>> Michael Tonks, Ph.D. Interim Chair,Department of Materials Science & Engineering SHAPING THE FUTURE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY Ira Harkness, Ph.D., is positioning the UF Training Reactor as a cornerstone for nuclear education, research, […]

Dear colleagues, alums, supporters and friends,      As the fall semester concludes, this newsletter offers a chance to highlight some of the remarkable accomplishments across our department. From our faculty’s innovative research to our students’ dedication and our alumni’s ongoing success, it’s clear that our community shows no signs of hibernating for the winter. I […]

The Consortium for Nuclear Forensics (CNF) recently held its first workshop, bringing together more than 100 attendees via livestream and in-person. The two-day event saw participants from 16 universities, seven national laboratories, and multiple government agencies and international collaborators, including the United Kingdom’s Atomic Weapons Establishment.  The workshop’s dynamic agenda featured presentations, networking opportunities, and […]