Fri, 08/12/2022

Postdoctoral fellow and recent Ph.D. grad Richard Lee has been awarded a Washington Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship to pursue his research on biosensors and bioelectric technologies.

Fri, 07/15/2022

Jihui Yang and Xiaosong Li have been recognized for their outstanding record of scientific and technical achievement.

Thu, 07/14/2022 | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Researchers at UW MSE and PNNL investigate how ribbon-shaped amelogenin proteins play a critical role in building tooth enamel at the molecular level, a process that is crucial for engineering bone and teeth.

Wed, 07/06/2022 | UW Population Health

MSE professor Miqin Zhang, along with ME faculty Mohammad Malakooti, will use the funding to develop a battery-free, wearable sweat sensor, integrated with a smartphone, that can continuously monitor pH and glucose levels and thus enable self-health monitoring for diabetic patients.

Thu, 06/23/2022

The pandemic nearly forced the student chapter of SAMPE at UW to disband. Team leadership share their story of perseverance, resourcefulness and ultimately, success.

Fri, 05/27/2022 | UW College of Engineering

MSE senior Taylor Juenke has been recognized by the UW Engineering dean for her academic achievements.

Mon, 05/16/2022

MSE professor Di Xiao received a FACET award recognizing his positive influence on students’ academic and professional development.

Tue, 04/26/2022 | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Materials scientists, including Research Assistant Professor Shuai Zhang, are taking inspiration from biological materials like bones, teeth and seashells to create a new generation of advanced materials made from proteins and minerals. This research was highlighted in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science's CommUnique newsletter.

Thu, 04/21/2022 | UW News

In honor of Earth Day, UW News conducted a Q&A with three University of Washington faculty members, including MSE's Eleftheria Roumeli, who are researching innovative methods to design and manufacture sustainable electronics.

Wed, 04/20/2022 | UW News

MSE professor Xiaodong Xu and a team of researchers have discovered that light — in the form of a laser — can trigger a form of magnetism in a normally nonmagnetic material. 

Mon, 03/21/2022 | Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute

MSE Professor Miqin Zhang and her lab team in NanoES have developed a targeted nanoparticle that kills cancer cells by simultaneously delivering chemotherapeutic drugs and activating the immune system

Wed, 03/09/2022 | C5: News

Matthew Yankowitz, Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, is awarded the IUPAP Young Scientist Prize for his transformative contributions to the field of moiré quantum materials.

Wed, 11/24/2021 | UW News

Guozhong Cao, Alex K.Y. Jen, Jun Liu, Yang-Kook Sun, Di Xiao, Jie Xiao and Xiaodong Xu were named on Clarivate’s annual list of Highly Cited Researchers.

Thu, 11/04/2021 | UW Clean Energy Institute

Robert Masse, co-founder and CEO of Astrolabe Analytics and Ph.D. candidate in Materials Science & Engineering and UW Clean Energy Institute Graduate Fellow, wins U.S. Air Force SBIR grant to accelerate battery innovation for electric aviation. 

Tue, 10/19/2021 | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials

The Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials recognizes Prof. Krishnan’s contributions in microstructure, nanoscience, and applications in information technologies & biomedicine.

Mon, 10/11/2021 | College of Engineering

Miqin Zhang is working to improve cancer treatment with nanoparticles made from the same material found in crustacean shells.

Tue, 10/05/2021

The College of Engineering's strategic plan focuses on four key areas: creating a healthier and more just world through our work; embracing the power of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); translating innovation into impact; and investing strategically in our future. 

Thu, 09/30/2021 | UW News

Shawn Swanson - MSE alum, Engineering Innovation in Health all star, MedsForAll founder and Population Health Social Entrepreneurship Fellow - is profiled by the UW Population Health Initiative.

Fri, 09/10/2021 | UW Medicine

Professor Bruce Hinds' lab developed the photoelectrochemical system that is integral to the new technology.
 

Tue, 09/07/2021

The Molecular Engineering Materials Center is part of a three-year, NSF-funded partnership to build STEM career pathways for underserved Hispanic, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.

Wed, 08/04/2021

Matthew Yankowitz, an assistant professor in the departments of Physics and MSE, has been honored with a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Wed, 06/30/2021 | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Affiliate professor James De Yoreo and Research assistant Professor Shuai Zhang are part of a research team who are creating a novel material capable of capturing light energy.

Tue, 06/29/2021

Professor Di Xiao, a renowned theorist in the field of quantum materials, will be joining our faculty in September 2021.

Wed, 06/16/2021

Christine Luscombe, associate professor of MSE, speaks on the importance of programming that promotes the advancement of women faculty.
 

Wed, 06/16/2021 | College of Engineering

"Lilo’s dedication to leadership and service, as well as her collaborations with MSE faculty to accelerate the pace of materials discovery, make her uniquely qualified for this role."