Klaus van Benthem, professor of metallurgical and materials engineering in the College of Engineering, has been appointed associate director of the Alabama Materials Institute. van Benthem is an internationally recognized expert in atomic resolution transmission electron microscopy, as well as understanding the thermodynamics and unique kinetic evolutions of ceramic grain boundary structures under external stimuli.…
On August 13–14, the Alabama Materials Institute welcomed 224 guests to an open house celebrating the arrival of several critical instruments and the completion of major facility renovations. Attendees included individuals from academia, industry, and federal laboratories across the Southeast, representing Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. Keynote Speakers The event kicked off with…
The Alabama Materials Institute is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Research Image Award. The winners were recognized at the Spring 2025 town hall.
