UA Researcher Advances Fundamental Science at Solid-Liquid Interfaces
Dr. Tibor Szilvási recently received a renewal of his prestigious grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Basic Energy Sciences program.
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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.
Research in Orbit: UA to Partner with Air Force Research Labs on Satellite Fuel
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.
UA Wins National Science Foundation DMREF Grant
On September 20, 2023, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced their selection of 37 four-year grants in the highly competitive “Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future (DMREF)” program. The University of Alabama is one of the awardees. Professor Gregory Thompson (Metallurgical & Materials Engineering) will lead a team of faculty and students from…