The AAAS fellowship is one of the most distinct honors in the scientific community and acknowledges their contributions to the fields of chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, and macromolecular science and engineering. News by Taylor Shaffer The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has recognized Lola Eniola-Adefeso, Vennema Professor of Chemical Engineering, and Nicholas Kotov,… Continue reading Lola Eniola-Adefeso and Nicholas Kotov honored as AAAS fellows
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Anish Tuteja Honored by College with Faculty Research Award
A world leader in surface science research, Tuteja has built a vibrant research enterprise at U-M involving ice-phobic, ice-shedding and anti-fouling coatings that have exciting real-life applications. MSE and Macro is proud to announce that Professor Anish Tuteja recently received the David E. Liddle Research Excellence Award from the College of Engineering for his world-renowned work in… Continue reading Anish Tuteja Honored by College with Faculty Research Award
Macro Student Azam Hussain Received Prestigious COE Award
Azam Hussain, a fourth year Macro PhD student in Brooks Lab, received Richard F. and Eleanor A. Towner Prize for Distinguished Academic Achievement from the College of Engineering. This award is presented to outstanding graduate students based on their research, leadership and academic performance. Azam's research focuses on combining machine learning, molecular modeling, and experiments… Continue reading Macro Student Azam Hussain Received Prestigious COE Award
Beating the freeze: Up to $11.5M for eco-friendly control over ice and snow
Taking a page from nature’s book could allow humans to mitigate subzero temperatures without harming the environment News By: Derek Smith New, nontoxic materials could one day keep solar panels and airplane wings ice-free, or protect first responders from frostbite and more, thanks to a new University of Michigan-led project funded by the Defense Advanced Research… Continue reading Beating the freeze: Up to $11.5M for eco-friendly control over ice and snow
ABDON PENA-FRANCESCH RECEIVES AFOSR YIP AWARD
Three-year grant will help advance robotic performance in soft materials. Macro is pleased to announce that Assistant Professor Abdon Pena-Francesch’s proposal, "Dynamic Polymer Networks for Resilient and Adaptive Soft Machines,” has been selected by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) to receive a Young Investigator Program (YIP) award. Pena-Francesch's three-year grant is part of… Continue reading ABDON PENA-FRANCESCH RECEIVES AFOSR YIP AWARD
Squishy, metal-free magnets to power robots and guide medical implants
“Soft robots,” medical devices and implants, and next-generation drug delivery methods could soon be guided with magnetism—thanks to a metal-free magnetic gel developed by researchers at the University of Michigan and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart, Germany. The material is the first in which carbon-based, magnetic molecules are chemically bonded to… Continue reading Squishy, metal-free magnets to power robots and guide medical implants
Carolina Benn Takes on the New Program Manager Role at Macro
The Macromolecular Science and Engineering program is thrilled to announce the appointment of Carolina Benn as its new Program Manager. Carolina, a Michigan native with a rich Caribbean and Latino heritage, brings a unique blend of academic excellence and cultural diversity to our program. Carolina received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University… Continue reading Carolina Benn Takes on the New Program Manager Role at Macro
Science in everyday life: bridging theory and practice in high school outreach program
Graduate students from the Kamcev and Min Labs recently worked with local high school students interested in exploring STEM. News written by Michigan Chemical Engineering A recent collaborative effort between Michigan Chemical Engineering graduate students and Women+ Excelling More in Math, Engineering, and Science (FEMMES) welcomed high school students from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dearborn and Detroit to… Continue reading Science in everyday life: bridging theory and practice in high school outreach program
Macro Banquet Dinner to Honor Overberger Award Winner Prof Uli B Wiesner
Keynote Speech by 2023 International Overberger Prize Winner Prof Uli B. Wiesner (MSE, Cornell University) Macro recently hosted a grand Banquet Dinner in honor of Professor Uli B. Wiesner, the distinguished recipient of the 2023 Charles G. Overberger International Prize for Excellence in Polymer Research. During the event, Professor Wiesner captivated the audience with his… Continue reading Macro Banquet Dinner to Honor Overberger Award Winner Prof Uli B Wiesner
Professor Richard Laine Received Green Chemistry Challenge Award 2023
Image Courtesy: US EPA We are delighted to announce that Former Macro Director and MSE Professor Richard Laine has been honored with the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Award! Prof. Laine's outstanding work in the Academic Category has been recognized for its innovative approach to upcycling/valorizing abundant agricultural waste. Prof. Laine and his team have pioneered… Continue reading Professor Richard Laine Received Green Chemistry Challenge Award 2023
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