Kyle Hartig, Ph.D., an assistant professor of nuclear engineering in the UF Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), will lead a research team as part of the newly formed Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter – University Research Alliance… Read More
Kevin Jones, Ph.D., Recognized with ASEE Outstanding Materials Educator Award
For over 30 years, Kevin Jones, Ph.D., distinguished professor at the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), has taught students not only how to be better engineers, but also how engineering influences the world around them. In 2010 he… Read More
Hennig Named a UF Research Foundation Professor
The University of Florida Research Foundation (UFRF) has named Alumni Professor of Materials Science & Engineering Richard Hennig, Ph.D., a UFRF Professor for 2020-2023. The recognition goes to faculty who have a distinguished current record of research and a strong… Read More
Can Artificial Intelligence Create Better Ceramic Components?
Ceramics have been used for everything from wall tiles and glassware to artificial hip joints, cruise missiles and the thermal tiles for NASA’s space shuttle. It should come as no surprise, as a long list of benefits including low electrical… Read More
In Memory of Dr. Eugene P. Goldberg, 1928-2019
Eugene P. Goldberg, Genzyme Professor and Director of the Biomaterials Center in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at his home in Tavares, Florida. Prior to joining the University of Florida, Dr.… Read More
Erika Moore shines as a Rhines Rising Star Larry Hench Professor
Erika M. Moore, Ph.D., has joined the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at UF as the holder of the Rhines Rising Star Larry Hench professorship. This is the first of two Rhines Rising Star assistant professorships in the Department of… Read More
Inside look: The new Rhines Hall lab is a space for collaborative learning
“Zoom in.” “A little more.” “What evidence do you see in the surface appearance that you can use to determine if it is a brittle or ductile failure?” MSE Professor Nancy Ruzycki, Ph.D., can be heard coaching two students who… Read More
Dr. Michele V. Manuel announced as Department Chair of Materials Science and Engineering
Dr. Manuel is an internationally recognized leader and expert in light metals, design and computational methodologies for materials development, and materials characterization. She received her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University and her B.S. in Materials Science… Read More
Michele Manuel Wins Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)
President Obama Honors Extraordinary Early-Career Scientists President Obama today named 105** researchers as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on science and engineering professionals in the… Read More
Dr. Michele Manuel has won the TMS Early Career Award
Dr. Michele Manuel has won the TMS Early Career Award for 2014. This award recognizes an assistant professor for his or her accomplishments that have advanced the academic institution where employed, and for abilities to broaden the technological profile of… Read More