COMPASS PhD student Alain Kadar, who conducts research in Prof. Kotov and Prof. Glotzer’s Lab, recently had the opportunity to travel to Ethiopia as a CERA Fellow. His time at AASTU (Addis Ababa Science and Technology University) was filled with impactful experiences, including attending two major conferences:
Michael Veksler, a PhD student in Kotovlab, visited Senegal for collaboration and exchange!
Michael mentioned: “Conducting research in Senegal has provided me with a new perspective on the innovative approaches required in a resource-constrained environment. I am truly impressed by the synthetic capabilities of the researchers here, as well as their ingenuity and resourcefulness. Unlike Continue Reading »
We are thrilled to announce and celebrate a remarkable achievement by COMPASS member Prof. Ying Diao, who has been honored with the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). This award represents the highest recognition bestowed by the U.S. government on exceptional young scientists and engineers at the beginning of their independent Continue Reading »
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Nicholas Kotov has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE)—one of the highest professional honors in the field of engineering. This prestigious recognition highlights his groundbreaking work in biomimetic nanostructures, self-assembly, and nanomaterials with applications in medicine, energy, and beyond.
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COMPASS All Hands-on Meeting, held on December 5 and 6, 2024, offered a dynamic forum for participants to explore advancements in complex materials and foster global collaborations. Attendees included faculty, graduate students, and research fellows, totaling 90 guests representing the diverse institutions part of COMPASS.
The meeting focused on three primary objectives:
At the African Materials Research Society (AMRS) Conference 2024, Professor Nicholas Kotov of the University of Michigan delivered an insightful presentation on the transformative potential of Aramid Nanofibers (ANFs) in advancing energy technologies. His talk highlighted groundbreaking innovations in battery membranes, nanomaterials, and biomimetic composites, paving the way for more sustainable and high-performance Continue Reading »
The Complex System of Small Geoparticle Workshop brought together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to explore the critical role of geoparticles in climate change mitigation and sustainable agriculture. Hosted by COMPASS, the workshop focused on defining soil composition, understanding soil complexity across scales, and identifying innovative methodologies to address global environmental challenges.
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COMPASS participated at the AMRS Conference in Kigali from December 16th to the 18th, 2024, both with COMPASS leadership, Prof. Nicholas Kotov, Prof. Martin Thuo and Dr. Elena della Valle and with students and researchers:
It is our great pleasure to announce that one of the members of our External Advisory Board, Professor Paula Hammond recently received from President Biden the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. She earned this high distinction for groundbreaking research in nanoscale engineering. Paula Hammond pioneered novel materials that have revolutionized how we deliver cancer Continue Reading »
Self-assembling electronics made from liquid metal particles could provide a cheaper way of manufacturing computer chips, simply by harnessing the basic physics of how fluids flow through tiny structures.
“The cost of entry in manufacturing electronics and building new chip fabrication plants in the US right now, we’re talking billions of dollars,” says Martin Thuo Continue Reading »