by jennifer | Mar 5, 2025 | Center News, CERA News
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...
by leeshlee | Mar 1, 2025 | Center News
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...
by jennifer | Feb 24, 2025 | Awards, Center News
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...
by jennifer | Feb 12, 2025 | Awards, Center News
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...
by jennifer | Jan 31, 2025 | Center News
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...
by jennifer | Jan 30, 2025 | Center News
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...