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 Lab

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

Explore Bharat Gwalani’s Research Group

AI and Materials Simulations (AIMS) Lab

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

Explore Yaroslava Yingling’s Research Group

Atomic-Scale Lab

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

Explore Ruijuan Xu’s Research Group

Computational Materials Lab

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

Explore Donald Brenner’s Research Group

Corrosion Materials Lab

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

Explore Rajeev Gupta’s Research Group

Data-Driven Organic Materials (DDOM)

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

Explore Martin Seifrid’s Research Group

Electron Microscopy and Nanoscience

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

Explore Raymond Unocic’s Research Group

High-Temperature Oxidation Lab

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

Explore Kinga Unocic’s Research Group

In Situ Characterization Lab

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

Explore Jacob Jones’ Research Group

Low-Dimensional Materials Lab

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

Explore Yin Liu’s Research Group

Materials Electrochemistry Lab

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

Explore Veronica Augustyn’s Research Group

Nanomagnetism Lab

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

Explore Joseph Tracy’s Research Group

Nanoscale Materials Lab

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

Explore Nina Balke’s Research Group

Nanoscience, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research (NNNR)

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

Explore Jagdish Narayan’s Research Group

Original Equipment Manufacturer and Devices (OEMD)

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

Explore Franky So’s Research Group

Organic-Hybrid Materials Lab

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

Explore Aram Amassian’s Research Group

Soft Materials Matter Transport (SMMT)

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

Explore Martin Thuo’s Research Group

Wide Bandgaps Lab

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

Explore Ramón Collazo & Zlatko Sitar’s Research Group

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