Category: Nanotechnology
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Onajite Shemi: Contributing to the field of research
She chose to come to Michigan to develop new skills as a chemical engineer and explore what she can contribute to the field of research.
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Corine Jackman: Helping women worldwide
She hopes to make probiotics more effective by identifying the best mechanisms to fight against bacterial infections like bacterial vaginosis
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Linderman wins a Rackham Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award
Inherent in Linderman’s mentoring style is her dedication to helping students identify and develop tools and strategies to accomplish goals
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Twisted semiconductors for future moving holograms
Holographic displays need twisted light. Twisted semiconductors assembled with the help of amino acids may enable them.
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Keeping drugs on the job
Computer simulations developed at the University of Michigan reveal how well drug additives stop the active ingredients from crystallizing in the digestive tract.
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Most complex nanoparticle crystal ever made by design
Extraordinary nanoparticle crystals are possible by harnessing particle shape in addition to using DNA as smart glue.
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Synthetic tooth enamel may lead to more resilient structures
Tooth enamel has changed very little over millions of years — and it is remarkably resistant to shock and wear.
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Coating method could improve temporary implants that dissolve in the body
Very even, pure coatings that promote healing may now be possible for biodegradable sutures and bone screws.
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Sharon Glotzer elected MRS Fellow
The title of Fellow honors MRS members for their accomplishments in the advancement of materials research, and only 0.2% of the members are elected Fellow each year.
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Fei Wen wins NSF CAREER Award
Fei’s group aims to develop an immunobioengineering platform for rapid and scalable biomanufacturing of universal viral vaccines.
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Lola Eniola-Adefeso elected fellow of AIMBE
The AIMBE College of Fellows comprises around 1,500 individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical and biological engineering (MBE) community in academia, industry, government, and education that have transformed the world.
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James Wilkes receives College service award
He sets a remarkable standard of service and has remained highly active in support of Chemical Engineering and the College since his retirement in May 2000.