Adam Cain joined the Department of Materials Science and Engineering in 2017 as the senior IT technologist. In this role, he offers support for faculty and staff computers, software licensed to the department, new computer purchases, and most anything IT related that is not covered by campus-wide OIT.
Staff Spotlight: Adam Cain Maintains Materials Machines
Engineering Vols Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Tickle College of Engineering students Jackson Spurling and Erica Waters earned prestigious 2021 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.
Small Changes; Big Results
Assistant Professor Mahshid Ahmadi received a CAREER Award to further research into OIHP materials—important for solar farms, medical innovations, and more.
Scintillating Ideas: Zhuravleva Helping Homeland Security Secure Borders
Mariya Zhuravleva is helping the Department of Homeland Security detect illicit radioactive cargo and securing our safety through the design of new materials.
MSE’s Mandrus Again Among World’s Most Cited Researchers
David Mandrus, a professor of materials science at UT, has once again earned recognition from Clarivate as one of the world’s most highly cited researchers.
Chris Wetteland Goes West
Associate Professor Chris Wetteland, known for his positive energy and outgoing nature, has accepted a position at Los Alamos National Laboratory beginning in 2021.
SWE Honors MSE Graduate Student Grace Pakeltis with Outstanding Collegiate Member Award
Grace Pakeltis, a graduate student in materials science and engineering, received the Outstanding Collegiate Member Award from SWE.
Faculty Leaders Kilic and Keppens Chosen for IAspire Academy
TCE faculty members Veerle Keppens and Ozlem Kilic were selected to for participation in the IAspire Leadership Academy.
UT’s Metallurgy Program Ranked No. 1 in US
The metallurgy program in UT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering has been ranked the No. 1 program in the US for the third year in a row.
Gilbert Chosen as DoE Early Career Research Program Honoree
Dustin Gilbert, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, received funding from the Department of Energy’s Early Career Research Program.