Author: bledsoe

Recent advances in nanoscience continue to push the boundaries of how we understand and manipulate matter at extremely small scales. A new study published by the Royal Society of Chemistry introduces an innovative technique for controlling superconducting vortices—tiny whirlpools of electrical current that form inside certain materials at very low temperatures. Superconductors are remarkable because […]

MRS/OSA will hold it’s 19th Annual Poster Competition on April 2nd in the AMIC Atrium. The Seminar featuring Dr. Peter Schultz begins at 3:30 PM in AMIC 1101. The registration deadline is March 20th.

Two grad students in Dr. Kimberly Weirich’s research group have won 3 travel awards to the APS Global Summit in Denver, Co. this March. There are more than 14,000 people that attend this meeting, so it is a honor to get one of these awards in a research group. Megan Janquart – APS Division of […]

Electric vehicles (EVs) and many portable electronics depend on lithium-ion batteries. But one big challenge remains: slow charging speeds. Most lithium-ion batteries take too long to charge because the materials inside don’t let lithium ions move quickly enough. A new study explores a cutting-edge way to fix this problem using laser engineering on a common […]

Thank you to our fabulous MSE alumni: Their time in meeting with and talking with MSE undergrads at the Spring MSE Mini-Career Fair was invaluable!

Thanks to the generosity of MSE Alumnus and MSE External Advisory Board member, Russ Esmacher, and his wife Julie Esmacher, MSE is proud to announce the Esmacher Scholars Program. This scholarship program is for current MSE majors or General Engineering students planning on majoring in Materials Science & Engineering and who are passionate about Materials […]

We are excited to announce the opening of the new Center for X-Ray Advanced Imaging of Materials & Structures (X-Ray AIMS) in the AMIC building on Clemson’s campus (Fig. 1A). Located on the first floor, this state-of-the-art facility is equipped with a newly installed ZEISS Xradia Versa 615 micro-CT system, enabling non-destructive three-dimensional imaging of […]

Dr. Olga Kuksenok’s group’s article “Transforming Waste Cooking Oil into Linear and Branched Polyethylene Mimics” published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society appears in the top 5% of all research outputs scored by Altmetric. The article discusses how this research group has developed a new way to turn waste cooking oil into high-performance, […]

Why Some Perovskite Solar Materials Fall Apart Under Thermal Evaporation — And What It Means for Solar Tech Metal halide perovskites are a class of materials that have captured huge interest in solar energy research because of their remarkable ability to convert sunlight into electricity. In less than a decade, perovskite solar cells have achieved […]

Bright new light from old material: Zinc Oxide + PVA Scientists have long known that Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is a useful material — it’s cheap, abundant, and has been used in everything from electronics to sunscreens. But ZnO’s natural glow is mostly in ultraviolet (UV), which isn’t helpful for everyday lighting. SpringerLink+1 A recent study, […]

If you’re interested in energy technology, materials science, or sustainable engineering, this research conducted by Dr. Kyle Brinkman and his research group members, Rahul Rajeev and Dr. Abhaya Mishra, is a great example of how clever chemistry and materials processing can unlock next-generation battery performance. It’s not just about “make something new” — it’s about […]

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is pleased to welcome our newest external advisory board member, Dr. Ramesh Kesh, Senior Vice President of the Textiles Division at Milliken & Company. The external advisory board meets each semester to provide guidance on strengthening our curriculum, enhancing student recruitment efforts, expanding industry partnerships, and supporting the […]

MSE students, faculty, and alumni gathered for great food, fun activities, and plenty of conversation. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces—and to meet new ones, too. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, and a special shout-out to our Materials Advantage officers for their help and support. Your energy […]

Most of the time, when we think about lasers and light, we imagine them heating things up—not cooling them down. But a recent study shows that certain optical fibers can cool when illuminated with the right kind of laser light. This effect, called anti-Stokes fluorescence cooling, could someday help control heat in high-power lasers and […]

Three students from Clemson’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) have been recognized as 2025–2026 AATCC Foundation Scholars. In addition to receiving financial support for their studies, each scholar will enjoy complimentary registration for the Fabricating the Future Conference and a one-year AATCC membership—offering valuable opportunities to connect with industry professionals and strengthen their […]