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Klaus van Benthem, professor of metallurgical and materials engineering in the College of Engineering, has been appointed associate director of the Alabama Materials Institute.

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.

At the Alabama Materials Institute, investments in facilities and technology aim to strengthen the collaborative ecosystem around materials engineering at The University of Alabama.

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.

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.

In a recently awarded project, the Alabama Materials Institute at The University of Alabama will aid the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing technology related to a new satellite propellant. The AFRL-developed Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-Toxic propellant, formerly known as AF-M315E, is less toxic and burns hotter than current satellite-based propellants, resulting in greater efficiency.

The Alabama Materials Institute and Collaborative Arts Research Initiative (CARI) have announced a joint funding opportunity, Joint Pilot for Arts Research.  This unique and exciting opportunity brings together the sciences and engineering with the humanities and arts. AMI andCARI will hosta kickoff event on Thursday, 9/5, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 1000 Bevill, where…

The Alabama Materials Institute is pleased to announce the organization of its inaugural external advisory board. These members include Mr. Steve Cook, Professor Sudarsanam Babu, Mr. Michael Johns, Mr. Timothy N. McKechnie, and Mr. John Vickers. Each member brings a diverse background of experience from academia, national laboratories, and industry in support of materials development…

During the week of June 24-28, The University of Alabama hosted twenty teachers from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and even California. These teachers participated in a second-year ASM Materials camp that addresses how metals, ceramics, polymers, and other materials can be incorporated into middle and high school courses that include physical…

On Wednesday, April 17, through Thursday, April 18, 2024, AMI hosted a tutorial session on the operation and data analysis of EBSD detectors using the EDAX platform. This workshop included lectures on the theory of Electron Backscattered Diffraction, as well as multiple hands-on demonstrations using EDAX equipment that is housed in AMI’s Core Analytical Facility.…