Researchers from UC Davis and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed deep-learning model ensembles to investigate the magnetic properties of perovskite oxide multilayers and gain key insights into how they might be used in next-generation electronic devices.
UC Davis Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Klaus van Benthem has been recognized for his research in studying ceramic microstructures and his dedication to perpetuating the scholarship and field of ceramics by the American Ceramic Society.
The Dr. Andy Nieto Memorial Excellence Scholarship has been established at UC Davis to honor the late Andy Nieto and support first-generation undergraduate students pursuing materials science and engineering education.
With a Seed Grant for International Activities from UC Davis Global Affairs, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Yayoi Takamura is collaborating with researchers from Chile to use plasma-enhanced pulsed laser deposition to synthesize and characterize thin films for sustainable energy technologies.
Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Scott McCormack is part of a multi-university team awarded $7.5 million over five years from the Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative, or MURI, program.
Through teaching, mentorship and outreach, the assistant professor champions accessible materials science education, emphasizing real-world connections and hands-on experiments to inspire future scientists.
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, the University of California, Davis, College of Engineering recognizes women in engineering, their journey to and in the field, and how they promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive world.
Meet some remarkable women in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and learn how they inspire inclusion in engineering.
As editors and members of editorial boards for academic journals, materials science and engineering professors at UC Davis are contributing their expertise and knowledge to influence the field and stay on trend with the newest, cutting-edge research.
New research published in Physical Review Letters shows how an experiment with lasers and magnets resulted in the domain walls within ferromagnetic layers moving at previously unheard-of speeds, paving the way for more sustainable and energy-efficient data storage.
Equatic, co-founded by UC Davis materials science engineer Erika La Plante, was recognized for its cutting-edge technology that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and creates hydrogen, a clean energy alternative.
