Month: July 2015

SMD (Structural Materials Division) Young Leaders Professional Development Award 2015

July 22, 2015

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Porter! Dr. Porter has won the SMD (Structural Materials Division) Young Leaders Professional Development Award for 2015. He was presented the award during the annual TMS (The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society) meeting held in Orlando, FL on March 15-19. “As a relatively new and active member of TMS SMD, I […]

Dr. Michael Porter’s research with seahorse tails could be the next big breakthrough for robotics, armor, and medical devices.

July 2, 2015

Clemson ME professor, Michael Porter, was published in the journal Science for his research with seahorse tails. This research could lead to new designs in robotics, which could be applied to build better search-and-rescue robots or bio-medical devices. It could also be applied to new types of stronger, more durable armor. Read the articles below […]