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Using various methods of advanced processing to manipulate the structure of materials is a universal approach in materials science. It’s how we discover the new materials essential to developing tomorrow’s technologies. In the past, researchers accomplished this through the use of time-intensive costly experimentation. Richard Hennig, Ph.D., Alumni Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at […]

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 and retired in late 2020. He is a Fellow of IEEE, AAAS, the Materials Research […]

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 in 1977. He has been an active part of the UF Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) […]

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 Medicine at Florida International University (FIU). Dr. Moore will work with Karen Abbott, Ph.D., Associate […]

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 excellence and achievement in business, technology, education, public policy, or science related to materials science […]

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 the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. Can you tell us about your experience as a […]

Congratulations to the Spring Class of 2021! On behalf of the Department of Materials Science & Engineering and the Nuclear Engineering Program – CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve taken on the most incredible and amazing journey to becoming an engineer, and you’ve succeeded. You are moving on to a new and exciting chapter in your life, and we […]

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, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. But along with that clean, dependable power source […]

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 are elected by current NAE members and honor those who have distinguished themselves in either […]