Science and Application of Materials

UVA Engineering Corrosion Experts Propose Modern Methods for Water Problems Such as Those that Plagued Flint, Michigan

Santucci and Scully address unresolved scientific questions to avert future lead poisoning disasters in a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Unique Instrument Assesses Bonding Strength of Composite Materials Used to Join Aerospace Vehicle Parts

Harold Haldren, a recent Ph.D. graduate in electrical engineering, developed a novel way to find weaknesses in the adhesives that hold together parts of aerospace vehicles.

Computational Modeling Speeds Researchers’ Discovery in the Building Blocks of Human Enamel

Partnership opens door to pursue an exciting new research direction in the domain of dental materials.

Diasio will serve as a Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow beginning in the fall of 2020, to see firsthand how senators and representatives get advice and incorporate it into legislation.

Engineering Systems and Environment associate professor Osman Ozbulut argues investing in advanced building technologies is a good buy for state and federal governments.

Electrochemical Society Encourages Active Engagement in the Field After Graduation

Liu’s dissertation focused on understanding what controls corrosion attack in complicated structures used in modern aircraft.

CORRISON Editorial Calls for Experimental Research to Boost Copper Alloys’ Antimicrobial Properties

Scully argues for research to develop a copper alloy surface coating for frequently touched objects.

Hoglund Promotes Education and Professional Development as Microscopy Society of America Student Council Member

Eric Hoglund has followed his passion for microscopy from basement experiments in his childhood home to the Nanoscale Materials Characterization Facility at UVA.

Flagship Conference Plays to UVA Engineering’s Strengths in Thin Films, Nano-Science, 2-D Materials and Ferroelectrics

Students and faculty continued a long-standing engagement with the American Vacuum Society by chairing sessions, presenting papers and earning top honors.

Award Recognizes Development of an Anti-Corrosion Coating for Aerospace Aluminum Alloys

Research informs consideration of magnesium-based coatings as a safe and reliable alternative to existing coating technologies.