Michael Tonks, Ph.D., a professor, has been appointed as the acting chair of the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), effective immediately. Tonks, the associate chair since 2019, has been an integral member of MSE since joining in 2017.… Read More
Promotions and Awards – Summer 2024
The Department of Materials Science & Engineering is pleased to announce the following promotions and awards
Continuing the Journey: The Brice Turner Memorial Fund
With immense pride and gratitude, we are honored to announce the establishment of the Brice Turner Memorial Fund, a lasting tribute to the memory of a remarkable individual whose commitment to academic excellence and leadership continues to inspire us all. … Read More
Tori Miller Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Materials Science Education
In recognition of her outstanding dedication and impact as an early career teacher in materials science and engineering, ASM International has honored Tori Miller, Ph.D., assistant professor, with the 2024 Bradley Stoughton Award for Early Career Teachers. Established in 1952,… Read More
A Path of Lifelong Learning Comes Full Circle
Lifelong learning is the idea that education should extend beyond formal settings and specific stages of life. It stresses the importance of continuous personal development. Personal experiences also play a crucial role in this ongoing education, offering valuable knowledge and… Read More
Inspired by Nature, and Now Working to Preserve It
Nature’s diverse structures, processes and adaptations provide a limitless source of inspiration for materials scientists and engineers. For Guilhem De Hoe, Ph.D., who joined the Department of Materials Science & Engineering as an assistant professor in January 2024, crystals provided… Read More
Career Engineering: Insights from the Savannah River National Laboratory
The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management research and development lab located in Aiken, South Carolina, with a history dating to the early Cold War. Established in the 1950s, SRNL has… Read More
MSE Engineer honored in 2024 Gator100
The UF Alumni Association salutes the trailblazing Gator business leaders who have not only founded but also steered groundbreaking enterprises to success nationally and globally. Join us in applauding Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering alumni for their well-deserved spots on… Read More
Can Ceramics Finally Break Through the Memory Wall?
In the internet age, the landscape of human-generated data has undergone a remarkable transformation. From the early days of website creation to the current era of cloud storage, social media, big data, and artificial intelligence, the collective output of information… Read More
Nuclear Engineering Student Shoutouts!
We are pleased to highlight the accomplishments of nuclear engineering graduate students who recently received scholarships and internships. These individuals have shown outstanding dedication and skill in their studies and research. Join us in congratulating them on their hard work… Read More