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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 […]

Cells rely on networks of biopolymers (like Actin filament) that are organized by special proteins to carry out functions such as changing shape, moving, or transporting cargo. RSC Publishing+1 A newer idea is that protein “condensates” (liquid-like droplets of proteins) can join in this organization. MSE professors, Dr. Kim Weirich, Dr. Konstantin Kornev, and their […]

Butterflies and moths are admired for their colorful wings, but it’s their feeding tube — the proboscis — that’s catching engineers’ attention. A 2025 study involving MSE Professor Dr. Kostya Kornev and his research team revealed that this delicate structure acts like a miniature hydraulic spring, offering inspiration for advanced micro-scale technologies. The proboscis is […]

The officers of the Clemson Materials Advantage chapter had the incredible opportunity to attend the Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) 2025 Conference in Columbus, Ohio, alongside students and professionals from across the nation. During the conference, the officers participated in student-focused symposia featuring the poster competition, as well as the always exciting ceramic mug drop […]

Scientists from Clemson University Materials Science & Engineering and several international collaborators — Md. Shamiull Alim Munna, Md. Mazharul Islam, Mohammad Ahasanur Rabbi, O. Thompson Mefford (MSE), Alexander Malaj (Mefford Group), Md. Shahidul Islam, Hasan Ahmad, and Md. Mahbubor Rahman — recently published a study in RSC Advances that combines magnetism and fluorescence into a […]

A new study co-authored by Y. Wang, Jacob Jeffries, Dr. Enrique Martinez Saez, S. Mathaudhu, E. Marqui and Fadi Abdeljawad and published in the Journal of Materials Science explores how atoms arrange themselves at the tiny boundaries between crystals in advanced metal alloys. These boundaries—called grain boundaries—play a major role in determining a material’s strength, […]

Two of our outstanding Ph.D. candidates in Materials Science and Engineering, Nakeshma Cassel (Brinkman Group) and Deeksha Kodangal (Bordia Group), are proudly serving as delegates on the President’s Council for Student Affairs (PCSA) — a student-led organization within the American Ceramic Society (ACerS). The PCSA’s mission is to empower students to become active, engaged, and […]

Congratulations to Oriyomi Opetubo (Aidhy Group) and Deeksha Kodangal (Bordia Group) for winning the Graduate Excellence in Materials Science (GEMS) awards at the 2025 Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) conference! The Basic Science Division organizes the annual GEMS awards to honor exceptional graduate students who demonstrate outstanding research achievements in Materials Science and Engineering. The […]

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) recently hosted a mini-career fair that brought together 35 undergraduate and graduate students with industry leaders and alumni. The event provided a unique opportunity for students to gain firsthand insight into the professional world of MSE. Industry representatives and alumni shared valuable advice on resumes, interviewing, co-ops, […]