Rajiv Singh, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) at the University of Florida, is among the 2021 class of inductees into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. Dr. Singh taught at MSE for 30 years… Read More
In Memoriam: Kenneth Anusavice, D.M.D., Ph.D.
We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Kenneth J. Anusavice, D.M.D., Ph.D., on September 30, 2021. Dr. Anusavice earned his doctoral degree in materials science and engineering in 1970 under Bob DeHoff, Ph.D., and his D.M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia… Read More
Michael Tonks, Ph.D., promoted to Full Professor
Dr. Michael Tonks received his Bachelor of Science in 2001 and Master of Science in 2002, both in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008. From… Read More
UF and FIU Tackling Lupus Through Innovative Partnership
Erika Moore, Ph.D., assistant professor and holder of the Rhines Rising Star Larry Hench professorship, will be part of an innovative research collaboration between the University of Florida (UF) Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the Herbert Wertheim College of… Read More
Michele Manuel Named 2021 TMS Brimacombe Medalist
Michele Manuel, Ph.D., professor and chair of the UF Department of Materials Science & Engineering, was recently recognized as a Brimacombe Medalist by The Mineral, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). The Brimacombe Medalist Award recognizes outstanding mid-career scientists with sustained… Read More
Cutting-edge MSE Researcher Helps Bring Inclusion and Equity to Campus Community
Spotlight on Dr. Ryan Need (they/them) We recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Ryan Need, assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). Q: Dr. Need, first, welcome as a relatively new faculty member at… Read More
Department of Energy Award Helps Wall Create Better Long-term Nuclear Waste Storage
The U.S. is the world’s largest nuclear power producer, with nearly 100 commercial power plants designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Nuclear energy is also the most reliable source of clean energy in the country,… Read More
2021 MSE-NE Virtual Spring Banquet
This EVENT celebrates the successes of the Department of Materials Science & Engineering and the Nuclear Engineering Program’s 2020-2021 academic year Watch the video replay of the Banquet below or scroll down to read through the content presented during… Read More
Matt Zaluzec, Ph.D., Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Matthew Zaluzec, Ph.D., a faculty member in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Election to NAE is among the highest professional honors accorded to an engineer. NAE members… Read More
Miller Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Tori Miller, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Florida, has been named a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Award winner. Her research will utilize statistical methods… Read More