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van Benthem Joins Alabama Materials Institute as Associate Director
Klaus van Benthem, professor of metallurgical and materials engineering in the College of Engineering, has been appointed associate director of the Alabama Materials Institute.
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AMI Open House Draws Collaborators
The Alabama Materials Institute recently welcomed more than 220 guests to an open house celebrating the arrival of several critical instruments and the completion of major facility renovations.
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UA’s AMI Connects Research and Industry Through Materials Innovation
At the Alabama Materials Institute, investments in facilities and technology aim to strengthen the collaborative ecosystem around materials engineering at The University of Alabama.
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Thompson Earns International Recognition for Materials Characterization Research
Dr. Gregory Thompson, Distinguished University Research Professor and executive director of the Alabama Materials Institute, has been named a fellow of the International Field Emission Society.
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Powder Processing Facility
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