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The Alabama Materials Institute at The University of Alabama has hired Dr. Ty Prosa as its newest engineering researcher.

AMI recently partnered with the UA SciREN program and the Coleman Center for the Arts to establish the STEM Creatively Club, a first-of-its-kind initiative in York, AL.

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…