Notre Dame Materials Science and Engineering

The University of Notre Dame's Bioengineering and Life Sciences Initiative announced investments to strengthen the University's biomedical research. This includes the purchase of major research instrumentation and funding of four cross-disciplinary faculty research teams. The project teams' research includes how the body’s environment affects the growth of cancerous tumors, how biomolecular structures function in the body, how to use AI to track and treat cardiovascular systems, and how to improve cell-based cancer therapies. Learn more about these innovative research projects and the new instrumentation at the following link. https://lnkd.in/gSzR9xUN #notredame

Two University of Notre Dame engineering professors have been named Senior Members by the National Academy of Inventors. Tengfei Luo, the Dorini Energy Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, and Matthew J. Webber, the Keating-Crawford Collegiate Professor of Engineering and associate professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, are the first Notre Dame faculty members to be recognized with this honor. Learn more about Professors Luo and Webber and this recognition at the link below. Congratulations! https://lnkd.in/ga9tiV6g

The National Semiconductor Technology Center passed the 100 member mark. As a core member, we are excited to collaborate with the other members across the semiconductor ecosystem to accelerate U.S. semiconductor research and innovation and strengthen the nation's economic and national security. https://lnkd.in/gKHrdfXb #notredame #NSTC100 #semiconductors #microelectronics

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame, assistant professors Badih A. Assaf and Yi-Ting Hsu of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, have confirmed that the Berry curvature of electrons in solids can be optically detected through light absorption measurements. This breakthrough opens avenues for advancements in sensing and environmental modeling. Their work was recently published in Physical Review Letters. Learn more about this important research at the following link. https://lnkd.in/g5k2DGpj #notredame #physics #materialsscience

University of Notre Dame Materials Science and Engineering students met last week to hear the latest on research from two MSE students, Nileema Sharma and Yucheng Yang. Nileema's presentation was titled, "Visualizing unconventional charge density waves in Kagome metals". Yucheng presented on "Engineering flexible superblack materials". Learn more about Yucheng, Nileema, and all the Materials Science and Engineering Students on the program website. https://lnkd.in/g54D4C9S #notredame #materialsscience #materialsengineering

The research group of Donny Hanjaya-Putra, assistant professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering at the University of Notre Dame, have developed tunable biomaterials that can grow lymphatic vessels in the lab. Utilizing a gel made from hyaluronic acid, an environment is created where these vessels can grow in just a few days. These discoveries could be helpful for treating diseases like cardiovascular problems and lymphedema, a swelling, usually in the arms or legs, caused by a buildup of lymph fluid. Learn more at the following link. https://lnkd.in/ghc9CnuY #notredame

University of Notre Dame associate professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering, Ed Kinzel, and his lab, have pioneered a 3D-printing approach to glass fabrication that promises to advance optics, photonics, and microelectronics. The development of an efficient and cost-effective technique for 3D printed glass could enable the production of complex structures, like photovoltaic glass, without relying on labor-intensive production processes. Learn more about professor Kinzel's research and this 3D glass printing technique at the link below. #notredame #materialsscience #materialsengineering

The University of Notre Dame’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has been named an American Chemical Society Bridge Department. This honor recognizes Notre Dame's dedication to providing targeted support to students from historically marginalized groups who are pursuing graduate degrees in chemistry and biochemistry. Learn more about the ACS Bridge Program and this recognition at the link below. #notredame #chemistry #biochemistry

Registration is now open for the summer 2025 NDnano Undergraduate Research Fellows program. Visit the following link to learn more about and apply to be part of this vibrant research community at the University of Notre Dame. https://lnkd.in/gPAx4zmj Applications must be received by February 5th. #notredame #undergraduateresearch

Taking a look back at 2024…University of Notre Dame Materials Science and Engineering student, Piyush Deshpande, was featured in the 2024 MSE program newsletter. Piyush's research focuses on lithium-sulfur batteries with solid polymer electrolytes. He is advised by Professor Jennifer Schaefer, and his interdisciplinary mentor is Professor Casey O'Brien. Learn more about Piyush and his research by clicking the link below. If you missed the 2024 newsletter, it is available at this link https://lnkd.in/gGy9inxW. #notredame #materialsscience #materialsengineering #graduateresearch