MSE News

UT Dallas Team Infuses Polymer Chemistry into ‘Minecraft’ Modification
October 24, 2014
The 3-D world of the popular “Minecraft” video game just became more entertaining, perilous and educational, thanks to a comprehensive code modification kit, “Polycraft World,” created by UT Dallas professors, students and alumni.

New Technology May Lead to Prolonged Power in Mobile Devices
September 26, 2014
Researchers from the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science have created technology that could be the first step toward wearable computers with self-contained power sources or, more immediately, a smartphone that doesn’t die after a few hours of heavy use.

Jonsson School Honors its Own in Year-End Award Ceremony
May 15, 2014
The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science recently recognized faculty and staff members whose work has enhanced the educational experience for students and the work environment for fellow employees.

New Implanted Devices May Reshape Medicine
May 13, 2014
Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Tokyo have created electronic devices that become soft when implanted inside the body and can deploy to grip 3-D objects, such as large tissues, nerves and blood vessels.

“Lab-Grown Diamonds Could Give Medical Implants New Shine”
January 8, 2014
KERA interviewed Dr. Auciello about lab-grown diamonds that could improve medical implants.

Materials Scientist’s Research Contributes To Invention Recognized by Time Magazine
December 18, 2013
Professor Co-Developed Film That Enables Microchip Implantation Inside Eye

Materials Science Researchers Start Student Group
March 29, 2013
Students from the Materials Science and Engineering Department at UT Dallas have formed the only student chapter of an international professional organization in the state – and one of only a few such chapters in the country.

Research Shows Graphene Nanopores Can Be Controlled
October 2, 2012
Less Costly Ways of Sequencing DNA Could Open New Possibilities for Disease Prevention

Researchers Find Material for Cleaner-Running Diesel Vehicles
August 16, 2012
Discovery May Yield Cheaper, More Efficient Alternative to Platinum in Automotive Engines

Prof’s Theory Could Improve Shelf Life of Electronics
January 13, 2012
Cooling Effects of Graphene May Lead to Longer-Lasting Computers, Cellphones

Breakthrough Holds Promise for Hydrogen’s Use as Fuel Source
October 27, 2011
UT Dallas Graduate Student to Present Recently Published Findings at Upcoming Symposium

Research Society Recognizes Prof’s Nanotech Work
September 19, 2011
Dr. Julia Hsu has been elected as a Fellow in the Materials Research Society. She is the first UT Dallas faculty member to be so honored.

NanoTech Director Makes List of Top Researchers
July 8, 2011
Baughman is No. 30 in Rankings of Decade’s Most Important Materials Scientists

Nanotech Discoveries Land Starring Role on PBS Show
January 19, 2011
NOVA Explores UT Dallas Team’s Extraordinarily Strong Carbon Nanotube Yarns

Faculty Publish Article in MRS Bulletin
January 1, 2011
Materials Science faculty Jiyoung Kim and Bob Wallace have published an article titled “Atomic Layer Deposition of Dielectrics on Ge and III–V Materials for Ultrahigh Performance Transistors” in the Materials Research Society Bulletin.

Grant Aids Quest to Use Hydrogen for Clean Energy
November 3, 2010
A $1 million grant supports a key component in making hydrogen a widely used form of clean energy storage.

Student’s Discovery Advances Nanotech Research
October 6, 2010
Graduate student Muge Acik discovers new infrared absorption mechanism in graphene oxide.

Solar Power Grant
Research aims to develop high-efficiency solar cells on relatively inexpensive Si substrates.

Nanomaterials Advance
Research achieves self-assembled molecules on semiconductor surfaces.

Students Win Best Poster Award
Two materials science students take first place at Flexible Electronics and Displays Conference.

Technology Awards Salute Entrepreneur, Researcher
September 2, 2010
Researchers have laid the groundwork for attaching organic molecules to silicon.

Microscope to Further Bolster Nanotech Research
March 25, 2010
A new atomic-resolution microscope will strengthen UT Dallas researchers’ role in developing next-generation semiconductors and enhance the University’s position as a resource for industry and technical consortiums.

Analog Researchers Awarded Nearly $700,000
February 19, 2010
Honor Given to Early Career Faculty for Outstanding Teaching, Scholarship