Brij Moudgil, Ph.D., distinguished professor, has retired from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering. Dr. Moudgil joined the department in 1982, and over his four-decade-plus tenure at the University of Florida, his research interests encompassed nanostructured multifunctional materials, corrosion… Read More
UF-led group develops new tools to track illicit nuclear materials
Next-Generation Nuclear Energy: Crafting the Future with Innovative Fuel Designs
As the world grapples with the need for carbon-free power generation, advanced reactor designs are crucial to the transition. A Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP)-funded investigation into the behavior of U-Zr annular fuel will not only… Read More
Dr. Christopher Batich: Bioguard Inventor’s Distinguished Career and Legacy at the University of Florida
After more than 40 years at the University of Florida, Christopher Batich, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, retired in September 2023. Dr. Batich’s pioneering work has left an indelible mark on the fields of materials… Read More
From Inspiration to Achievement
Nancy Ruzycki’s Summer Science Camps Continue to Empower Young Scientists Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly advancing technology with rapidly expanding applications in the workforce. Currently, however, there is a shortage of materials for both teaching and learning AI. To… Read More
UF AI Days 2023 Recap
AI Days is a week of activities dedicated to all things AI, from competitions designed to bring students’ ideas to life to engaging panels discussing AI and data science. Find out more about UF AI Days!
Tori Miller Receives ASM International Silver Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Materials Science
In recognition of her exceptional achievements and contributions to the field of materials science, ASM International has selected Tori Miller, Ph.D., assistant professor, as a 2023 Silver Medal Award winner. Established in 2010, the Silver Medal Award recognizes the leadership… Read More
Dr. Kyle Hartig Receives INMM Early Career Award, Joint Appointment with Savannah River National Lab
Kyle C. Hartig, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Nuclear Engineering Program within the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, continues to set the standard in the field of nuclear materials security. The Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) has recognized… Read More
Preparing Florida’s Youth for an Ever-evolving 21st Century
In Memoriam: Paul Holloway, Ph.D.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mentor, friend, and colleague, Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Holloway. On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, we bid farewell to a remarkable individual who dedicated 35 years of his… Read More