Research Groups

Our faculty lead collaborative research groups advancing materials science and engineering through discovery, design, characterization and manufacturing. Explore our research groups to learn about their expertise, current projects and opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.

Advanced Alloys Laboratory

Designing high-performance alloys and composites through advanced processing, characterization and materials discovery.

Explore Bharat Gwalani’s Research Group

AI and Materials Simulations (AIMS) Laboratory

Applying artificial intelligence and simulations to accelerate next-generation materials discovery and design.

Explore Yaroslava Yingling’s Research Group

Computational Materials Laboratory

Using simulations and modeling to predict material behavior across metals, ceramics, polymers and nanomaterials.

Explore Donald Brenner’s Research Group

Corrosion Materials Laboratory

Advancing corrosion science through electrochemistry, materials characterization and degradation studies.

Explore Rajeev Gupta’s Research Group

Data-Driven Organic Materials (DDOM) Laboratory

Developing data-driven organic materials with electronic properties through controlled synthesis.

Explore Martin Seifrid’s Research Group

Electron Microscopy and Nanoscience Laboratory

Advancing electron microscopy techniques to reveal materials structure and behavior at the atomic scale.

Explore Raymond Unocic’s Research Group

Functional Oxides Laboratory

Designing functional thin films and advanced materials through atomic-scale understanding and engineering.

Explore Ruijuan Xu’s Research Group

High-Temperature Oxidation Laboratory

Studying materials performance in extreme environments through advanced testing and characterization.

Explore Kinga Unocic’s Research Group

In Situ Characterization Laboratory

Using real-time X-ray and neutron techniques to understand materials processing and performance.

Explore Jacob Jones’ Research Group

Low-Dimensional Materials Laboratory

Exploring optical and electrical properties of 2D, van der Waals and emerging materials.

Explore Yin Liu’s Research Group

Materials Electrochemistry Laboratory

Developing materials for energy, electronic, environmental and optical technologies.

Explore Veronica Augustyn’s Research Group

Nanomagnetism Laboratory

Developing magnetic and multifunctional nanoparticles through synthesis, characterization and applications.

Explore Joseph Tracy’s Research Group

Nanoscale Materials Laboratory

Investigating nanoscale material behavior to connect structure, properties and performance.

Explore Nina Balke’s Research Group

Nanoscience, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research (NNNR) Laboratory

Developing Q-carbon, diamond-based materials and nanoscale technologies for advanced devices.

Explore Jagdish Narayan’s Research Group

Organic Electronic Materials and Devices (OEMD) Laboratory

Creating high-performance photonic devices through advanced materials design and fabrication.

Explore Franky So’s Research Group

Organic-Hybrid Materials Laboratory

Developing sustainable, solution-processed materials for next-generation energy technologies.

Explore Aram Amassian’s Research Group

Soft Materials Matter Transport (SMMT) Research Laboratory

Advancing soft materials and surface technologies for manufacturing and engineering applications.

Explore Martin Thuo’s Research Group

Wide Bandgap Semiconductor (WBGS) Research Laboratory

Developing wide bandgap semiconductor materials through advanced growth and processing techniques.

Explore Ramón Collazo & Zlatko Sitar’s Research Group

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